| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Men's Freestyle wrestling | ||
Representing  Egypt | ||
| Mediterranean Games | ||
 | 2009 Pescara | 96 kg |
Saleh Emara (born 1 June 1982 in Monufia) is an Egyptian freestyle wrestler. [1] He qualified to compete in the freestyle 96 kg event at the 2012 Summer Olympics, but he and fellow Egyptian wrestler Abdou Omar Abdou Ahmed forfeited their only matches after showing up late to their events. [2]
Wrestling is a martial art and combat sport that involves grappling with an opponent and striving to obtain a position of advantage through different throws or techniques, within a given ruleset. Wrestling involves different grappling-type techniques, such as clinch fighting, throws and takedowns, joint locks, pins, and other grappling holds. Many different wrestling techniques have been incorporated into martial arts, combat sports, and military systems.
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