If a wrestler is caught deliberately avoiding a scoring situation, what is the result?

In wrestling, the rules are designed to ensure fairness and encourage competitive engagement between opponents. When a wrestler deliberately avoids a scoring situation, it is seen as an intentional act to undermine the integrity of the match. As a result, the opponent is awarded a penalty point. This rule serves both as a deterrent against unsportsmanlike conduct and to maintain an active flow to the competition. The penalty point provides an incentive for wrestlers to engage in the match rather than evade scoring opportunities.

The other options do not align with the policy intended to uphold fairness and competitiveness in wrestling. A verbal warning or no action could allow unsporting behavior to go unchecked, undermining the spirit of the sport. A re-start would not address the deliberate avoidance of scoring situations, thus, the penalty point is the appropriate response to such conduct.