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Ukrainian Olympic wrestler says he was racially abused – Taipei Times
A Ukrainian wrestler who won his country’s only gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics on Friday said he was racially abused in the street on his return from the Games.
Ravi Dahiya Opens Up On Being Bitten At The Tokyo Olympics, Wanted No Controversy – MansWorldIndia
He made the active choice to not file a complaint or take action in another form. “I did not want controversy. My focus was on the game. The next day, that wrestler came and apologized to me. Friends, because of this I did not complain,” said he to Aaj Tak on sports conclave.
JR World Preview – Day 2 | Rokfin
Tuesday brings us the rest of the freestyle flight: the tournament will begin for Jesse Mendez (61), Keegan O'Toole (74), Colton Hawks (86), Rocky Elam (92) and Wyatt Hendrickson (125).
Day 1 JR Freestyle Preview | Rokfin
Catch your breath? Catch up on some sleep? I did. And now after Cadet Worlds and the Tokyo Olympics we find ourselves on the eve of the Junior World Championships where, on Day I, five of the Men's Freestyle team will hit the mats. This morning, they received their draws.
Tamyra Mensah-Stock: Why the Olympic Gold-Medal-Winning Wrestler Likes Karaoke – Team USA
After Tamyra Mensah-Stock became the first Black woman to win an Olympic gold medal in wrestling, she announced that she would buy her mom a food truck.
Vinesh Phogat stands as much as Wrestling federation, refutes two prices and admits to 1 in reply – Exclusive Media
Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat, who has been briefly suspended by Wrestling Federation of India (WFI), despatched her reply to the nationwide federation.
Poquoson’s Karon Smith weighs only 120 pounds. But he’s earned a college scholarship to play football and wrestle – Daily Press
If you think 120-pound football standouts are rare on the high school level, try wrapping your mind around someone that size playing safety in college.
Death Of High School Wrestling Legend Still Being Felt – FloWrestling
Oregon's Kenny Cox was a high school wrestling legend. His untimely passing is reason to reflect on a life well-lived.
Steveson declines World Team spot, so eight Olympic medalists will compete in Worlds in Oslo; World Team Trials in Lincoln to have 22 weight classes – TheMat.com
Olympic champion Gable Steveson, who won his medal at 125 kg in men’s freestyle at the Tokyo Games, has notified USA Wrestling that he will not accept a position on the U.S. World Team that will compete at the 2021 Senior World Championships in Oslo, Norway, October 2-10.
Gray, Gilman to compete at 2021 Worlds in Oslo, with eight Olympic medalists now committed; Steveson is the only medalist not yet decided – TheMat.com
Two more Olympic wrestling medalists from the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan, have notified USA Wrestling that they will accept their position on the U.S. World Team that will compete at the 2021 Senior World Championships in Oslo, Norway, October 2-10.
Men’s freestyle squad receives draws for 2021 Junior World Championships in Russia – TheMat.com
All 10 wrestlers on the U.S. men’s freestyle team received draws for the 2021 Junior World Championships, which starts Monday in Ufa, Russia.
Mensah Stock, Hildebrandt to compete at 2021 Worlds in Oslo, with six Olympic medalists now committed; Olympian Winchester to advance to semifinals at 55 kg in World Team Trials – TheMat.com
Two more Olympic wrestling medalists from the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan, have notified USA Wrestling that they will accept their position on the U.S. World Team that will compete at the 2021 Senior World Championships in Oslo, Norway, October 2-10.
Palomar College Names Timmy Box Head Wrestling Coach | NWCA
“I’m very humbled and thrilled to lead Palomar College’s wrestling program. Wrestling at Palomar offers an amazing opportunity for student-athletes to excel at the collegiate level while staying in the San Diego area. I have big goals for the future of this team.” Tim Box, Head Wrestling Coach.
Mason Joins Brewton-Parker Men's Wrestling Program as Associate Head Coach | Brewton-Parker College (Georgia) Athletics
Vice President of Athletics Chris Dooley and Associate Athletic Director Aaron Larsen have announced the addition of Kenny Mason to the Brewton-Parker Men's Wrestling Coaching Staff.
Dodgens Adds New Role as Director of Brewton-Parker Wrestling | Brewton-Parker College (Georgia) Athletics
Vice President of Athletics Chris Dooley and Associate Athletic Director Aaron Larsen have announced changes to the leadership of the Brewton-Parker Wrestling program.
U.S. Greco-Roman team set for 2021 Junior World Championships in Russia – TheMat.com
The United States Greco-Roman Junior World Team features plenty of young talent that is set to compete at the 2021 Junior World Championships in Ufa, Russia, which will take place August 16-22. The team, highlighted by collegiate and high school standouts, was finalized in May at the 2021 UWW Junior Nationals in Coralville, Iowa.
