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Yazdani, in league of his own, wins gold in Almaty | United World Wrestling
There had already been a few high-profile finals before Hassan YAZDANI (IRI) stepped on the mat. Tulga TUMUR-OCHIR (MGL) had won his first-ever Ranking Series gold, U23 world champion Ernazar AKMATALIEV (KGZ) had been involved in a 16-point final which he won by fall inside the first period, European champion Tajmuraz SALKAZANOV (SVK) won at 74kg with ease.
Bolat Turlykhanov Cup: India wins WW title; Zare survives scare | United World Wrestling
Three months back, the Indian women's team failed to win a single medal at the Ranking Series in Istanbul. But in a stunning turn of events, it won the team title at the second Ranking event in Almaty.
2022 NWHOF Honors Weekend Induction Ceremony | Rokfin – NWHOF
2022 NWHOF Honors Weekend Induction Ceremony
Final X New York Women’s freestyle preview – TheMat.com
On June 8, the nation’s top two Senior-level athletes in 15 weight classes will battle for the opportunity to represent Team USA at the Senior World Championships in Belgrade, Serbia (Sept. 10-18) at Final X New York, presented by Tezos. This will also serve as the 12th Beat the Streets Annual Benefit.
June 2 Preview of upcoming Final X: MFS 125k, GR 130k, WFS 76k – WIN Magazine
The 30 wrestlers — 10 each in men’s freestyle, women’s freestyle and Greco-Roman — who eventually win the Final X bouts will be our U.S. World Team for the 2022 UWW World Championships, Sept. 10-18, Belgrade, Serbia.
Tocci Announces Departure From NWCA | NWCA
After 21 years and many accomplishments under his belt, NWCA Senior Director Pat Tocci has announced that he will be stepping down in late June. His next adventure will be as the Athletic Director at nearby Penn Manor High School.
#342 Carl Adams Hall of Famer, 2x NCAA Champ, Inventor | Wrestling Changed My Life Podcast
Carl Adams was a 2x NCAA champion for Iowa State, where his teammates included the great Dan Gable and Chris Taylor. Carl went on to coach at the division one level for over 30 years. Carl is also the inventor of the ADAM Takedown Machine and has authored several books. Carl is also a member of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame.
A wrestler wanted to be a champion. Police say he asked for water. Now, he's in a casket. | WKRC
On August 31, 2020, during the first day of conditioning, University of the Cumberlands wrestler Grant Brace begged for water.
U20 Greco-Roman World Team members named in Geneva, Ohio – TheMat.com
U20 Greco-Roman World Team Trials took place today at SPIRE Institute in Geneva, Ohio.
U23 Greco-Roman World Team Trials recap: four World Team members decided – TheMat.com
After a day full of great wrestling at the SPIRE Institute in Geneva, Ohio, the 2022 U23 Greco-Roman World Team Trials champions have been crowned after grinding out victories over their opponents in best-of-three series finals matches.
Gross tops Fix, Velte stops Molinari, Peak beats Smith, as 15 World Team members set at Final X Stillwater – TheMat.com
Half of the 2022 U.S. Senior World Team was set, as 15 athletes punched their ticket to Belgrade, Serbia for the 2022 Senior World Championships, five in each of the three Olympic disciplines.
Hall of Fame Class of 2022 plaques unveiled to begin a special Honors Weekend – TheMat.com
An annual tradition continues. Each year, the National Wrestling Hall of Fame Honors Weekend begins with the Friday night unveiling of the plaques. A wrestling life etched in stone. A social hour is held, uniting the wrestling family for a time of celebration with each inductee getting their first look at their Hall of Fame awards and displays.
Distinguished Members Chun, McMann, Rein, Varner headline impressive Class of 2022 at Hall of Fame inductions – TheMat.com
The National Wrestling Hall of Fame Class of 2022 was officially inducted Saturday night at the McKnight Center for Performing Arts in Stillwater, Okla. It was both a historic class and an impressive group of the best that the wrestling community has produced.
Peak Perseveres & ‘Big Ben' with Big Offense at Final X Stillwater – Five Point Move
For all of his demonstrable hubris, Benji Peak (72 kg, Sunkist/NTS, 5PM #2) did not behave as if the outcome was always assured.
Cox Claims Final X Series to Make U.S. Freestyle World Team – Cliff Keen Wrestling Club
The Cliff Keen Wrestling Club’s J’den Cox won the best-of-three championship series at 92kg to claim the spot on the U.S. Senior Freestyle World Team at the first of USA Wrestling’s two Final X events on Friday night (June 3) at Oklahoma State’s Gallagher-Iba Arena.
U20 World Team Trials final series recap: four matches go to a tiebreaker – TheMat.com
The nation’s top U20 Freestyle athletes traveled to Geneva, Ohio to decide who would represent Team USA at the World Championships in Sofia, Bulgaria (August 15-21).
MEN'S WRESTLING BECOMES NEWEST AMCC CHAMPIONSHIP SPORT – Alfred State College Athletics
The Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference (AMCC) is proud to announce the addition of men's wrestling as the newest conference sport, beginning with the 2022-23 academic year.
Johnston Selected to Lead Limestone Men's Wrestling – Limestone University Athletics
Limestone University Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics Mike Cerino is pleased to announce the hiring of Colin Johnston as the Limestone men's wrestling coach.
Wrestling Announces 2022 Recruiting Class – Colorado School of Mines Athletics
Colorado School of Mines has added six wrestlers to its 2022 recruiting class as head coach Austin DeVoe continues to build the Oredigger program into a national power.
2022 Canadian Wrestling Championships kickoff next week – Wrestling Canada Lutte – Wrestling Canada Lutte
The 2022 Canadian Wrestling Championships begin on June 9, from the Chiefs Sportsplex and Chief Jim Starlight Centre in Tsuut’ina Nation, Alberta. The event, a celebration of wrestling in Canada, will crown champions in U19, U17 and, new for this year, U15 age categories.
