A six-man Israeli wrestling team is participating here in the Greco-Roman wrestling matches which started today. This is the first time an Israeli team participated in this international event in which 24 nations are represented. The members of the Israeli squad, all amateurs, include students, electricians, a cinema usher and truck drivers.
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