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Walz challenges IOC decision to drop wrestling

ROCHESTER, Minn. (FOX 47) -- Congressman Tim Walz is challenging the International Olympic Committee over its decision to drop wrestling from the Olympic Games.

Walz along with two other members of Congress introduced a resolution in the House of Representatives urging the IOC to reinstate wrestling as a core sport of the Olympics.

Walz argues that Minnesota has a storied and rich wrestling heritage.

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