The RUDIS Podcast #133: What the 2021 Games Means for Wrestling

On this episode of the RUDIS Wrestling Podcast, Matt Dernlan and Jason Bryant react to the Summer Games being delayed to 2021. The two discuss the global impact of a sports-less 2020 summer, what the postponement means for the sport of wrestling, and what the future landscape looks like for athletes.

Show Notes
Show Intro 0:00
6:20 Postponement of 2020 Games
11:42 Oly-Redshirt Eligibility
21:09 Benefits to the Games in 2021
25:05 RTCs Impact on Training Opportunity
27:06 Where Will Athletes Train?
28:50 Logistics + Global Impact of Delay
33:05 What Will Happen With NCAA Wrestling?
39:02 Why a Final Decision About NCAA Eligibility is Important
41:25 Details About Our Exclusive Interview with Cary Kolat

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