Wrestling Category Overview
The Wrestling category, identified by ID 1068, is a specific classification within the Google product taxonomy located at Sporting Goods > Athletics > Wrestling. This category is designed for products tailored specifically to the sport of wrestling, helping you ensure your items reach the most relevant potential customers in your product feeds.
What Belongs in This Category
This category is intended for specialized gear used by athletes competing in wrestling. Examples of products found in the US market include various specialized wrestling shoes, such as high-traction performance shoes designed for the mat, competitive wrestling footwear models from major sports brands, and professional-grade wrestling boots. These items prioritize grip, lightweight construction, and ankle support, which are critical for the sport. Items identified as general wrestling footwear or specific competitive wrestling shoes typically reside here.
What Does Not Belong Here
Products that do not fit into this category include general apparel or gear for other combat sports or team activities. Specifically, do not place items belonging to Boxing & Martial Arts here. Additionally, equipment for other athletics such as Dancing, Gymnastics, Fencing, Team Handball, or Field Hockey & Lacrosse should be categorized within their respective specialized segments rather than under Wrestling.
Using Subcategories
If your inventory includes items such as headgear, knee pads, or specialized protective equipment, you should categorize these under the Wrestling Protective Gear subcategory instead of the main category.
Feed Implementation
To use this category, insert either the ID 1068 or the full string Sporting Goods > Athletics > Wrestling into your google_product_category attribute. While this attribute is optional, providing it improves classification accuracy; note that for wrestling apparel, you should still provide size and color attributes.