Members of different teams who came together to make the homologation a success ©UUW

United World Wrestling (UWW) have approved all scoring, results and time management systems ahead of Tokyo 2020, stating they are confident in the technology ahead of the summer. 

The testing procedure was overseen by UWW director of sport, Jean-Daniel Rey and director of IT, Sébastien Guenat who helped coordinate the event.

The homologation tested several new technologies brought forward since the last Games in Rio, including the two day competition format, new draw system, and new referee selection process.

Teams also went through several scenarios to test a variety of scoring, timing and results situations. 

Wrestling is one of the most diverse sports in the Games, with 27 nations winning medals in 18 events at Rio 2016 ©Getty Images
Wrestling is one of the most diverse sports in the Games, with 27 nations winning medals in 18 events at Rio 2016 ©Getty Images

The technical exercise brought together Tokyo 2020 Sport and Technology team, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Olympic Results and Information Services (ORIS) team, and providers of the Olympic Games Atos and Omega.

Wrestling will take place over men's freestyle, men's Greco-Roman and women's freestyle from August 2 to 8.