Here's a story I came across on BBC.com, about the struggle to keep alive the great tradition of wrestling in Pakistan. I greatly prefer greco to freestyle, so really hope that the tide can be turned in countries like Pakistan. I wonder about the status of wrestling in Iran, Iraq, Turkey, etc., if there's also a decline in participation due largely to lack of finances.
BBC News - Pakistani wrestlers fight to keep sport alive
BBC News - Pakistani wrestlers fight to keep sport alive