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U23 World Championships
Bozkurt joins list of rising Turkey heavyweights with U23 World gold | United World Wrestling
As if the Turkey super heavyweight class was not already packed, Fatih BOZKURT (TUR) is the latest name to enter the list of successors to five-time world champion Riza KAYAALP (TUR).
She said her “ultimate goals are to be a multiple-time world champion and an Olympic champion. There is so much more to do.”
U-23 wrestling coach Ajay Dhanda has requested Prime Minister Narendra Modi to intervene and help everyone get visas after they were denied the same by Spain.
Nick Boykin is the lone U.S. Greco-Roman wrestler to qualify for repechage at the 2022 U23 World Championships.
Taylor and Valencia Set To Compete at U23 World Championships – University of Iowa Athletics
University of Iowa wrestlers Felicity Taylor and Nyla Valencia are set to compete Wednesday-Friday at the UWW U23 World Championships in Pontevedra, Spain. The 2022 U23 World Championships run Oct. 15-23 at the Pontevedra Municipal Sports Hall.
USA Sending Powerhouse Women's Team To U23 Worlds – FloWrestling
One of the most talented U23 women's freestyle teams the United States has ever assembled begins its hardware pursuit Wednesday in Spain.
U.S. women’s team receives draws for U23 World Championships in Spain – TheMat.com
The U.S. women’s freestyle team received its draws for the U23 World Championships, which starts for them on Wednesday morning.
Two more U.S. Greco-Roman wrestlers reached the quarterfinals at the U23 World Championships on Tuesday, but fell short of reaching the gold-medal match.
U23 Worlds Day 1: Russell & Schultz Get Wins But Are Eliminated – Five Point Move
There is still time for the United States to somehow, finally, break through with a medalist at the U23 Worlds, but the first day of action this year ended without a podium contender.
More International News
UWW announces All-World Team for Men’s Freestyle World Cup – TheMat.com
United World Wrestling has announced the 10-man All-World Team for the 2022 Men’s Freestyle World Cup set for Dec. 10-11 in Iowa City, Iowa.
Greco-Roman World Cup lineups announced | United World Wrestling
United World Wrestling has announced the entries for the 2022 Greco-Roman World Cup, which will take place in Baku, Azerbaijan, November 5-6.
College News
Division I
Former Illini Wrestler, NCAA Champion Jon Llewellyn Passes Away – University of Illinois Athletics
The Illini family has lost one of its most decorated champions with the passing of former Fighting Illini wrestler Jon Llewellyn. Jon passed on October 12 surrounded by his family at age 53 after battling dementia for many years.
Count on the Bison to Give Maximum Effort – The Guillotine
Roger Kish enters his 12th season as head coach of the North Dakota State University wrestling program excited for the challenge ahead. The Bison return a strong core lineup that includes four returning national qualifiers and four returning starters.
Wrestling Hires Christian Monserrat as Assistant Coach – Harvard University
Jay Weiss, The David G. Bunning '88 Head Coach for Harvard Wrestling, announced Tuesday that Christian Monserrat will be joining his staff as an assistant coach.
Virginia Tech Wrestling 2022-2023 Weight Preview: 197 and 285 – Virginia Tech Athletics
With the 2022-2023 season right around the corner, let's take a look at the final weight classes as familiar faces return at 197 and 285 pound for the Hokies.
2022-23 Single Dual Tickets on Sale – University of Nebraska
With the season opener on November 4, single dual tickets for the 2022-23 Nebraska wrestling season are now on sale.
InterMat Wrestling – Five Pac-12 Storylines for the 2022-23 Season
Arizona State has become a dark horse for a national championship in the last few seasons under Zeke Jones. The Sun Devils pack their strongest lineup yet, having nine wrestlers ranked in the top 20.
Tar Heels Land Taylor | MatScouts
Over the weekend while everyone was caught up in Super 32 action, North Carolina landed a big fish in Hunter Taylor, #24 on the class of 2024 Big Board.
Pat McKee vs Brandon Courtney All-Star Classic Preview – FloWrestling
A breakdown of the match between Patrick McKee and Brandon Courtney at the 2022 NWCA All-Star Classic on November 22.
Wrestling: All Three Husker Commits Impress at Super 32 – Corn Nation
Nebraska had three of its 2023 commits competing this weekend at the Defense Soap Super 32 Tournament this weekend in Greensboro, NC.
Check out the NCAA Div. I men’s intrasquad match schedule – TheMat.com
Ready for the college wrestling season? So are we.
Division III
2022-2023 Alfred State Preview – d3wrestle.com
The Alfred State wrestling program looks to continue its aggressive upward trajectory under 4th year Head Coach Signorelli.
2022-2023 CWRU Preview – d3wrestle.com
The Spartans will be led by a core of veterans: Mitchell Arch, Stephen Andryc, Alex Torres, Ben Stites and Calvin Cai.
NAIA
The NAIA national office released the 2022-23 Preseason Conference Poll on Tuesday, ranking the Ottawa University men's wrestling team first in the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference.
The broad influence of Mike Ritchey, a two-time NAIA Coach of the Year and nine-time regional winner for the Southern Oregon University men's wrestling team, is soon to be formalized.
The Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference (KCAC) will conduct a virtual media day for the 2022 men's wrestling season, the conference office announced today. The event will take place Thursday, October 20, starting at 11 a.m.
Women’s College
The 2022 Minnesota high school girls wrestling champ goes to college | MPR News
Last spring, Nari Miller won the first Minnesota high school girls wrestling championship title in the 152 pound division. Then, she was a senior at Thomas Edison High School in Minneapolis, but now she’s in her freshman year at Texas Women’s College.
Get To Know The Top 10 Women's NAIA Lineups Going Into The Season – FloWrestling
Get to know your 2022-23 NAIA women's teams with prospective line-ups for last year's top 10 finishers.
High School News
Loaded Super 32 Field Showcases Stars, Breakout Performances – FloWrestling
The Super 32 was worth the price of admission, providing upsets, exciting matches, breakout performances, featuring some of the top young women nationally.
Five wrestlers who broke out at The Surge last fall | PA Power Wrestling
One of the best things about The Surge is its placement just prior to the official start of the high school preseason.
Doing A Little Extra – Basically – The Guillotine
United North Central (a co-op of Menahga High School and Sebeka High School) had been close to punching their ticket to St. Paul for the last three or four years, and head coach Jacob Oyster knew it.
Super 32: Lemley and Davino Bring Home Belts | Illinois Matmen
The Coliseum welcomed wrestlers from all over the country this past weekend for the always strong-fielded Super 32, and Illinois, who saw a contingent of thirty-one young men travel to the east coast, came away with five placewinners that saw two champions crowned, a runner-up, and two sixth-place finishers.
Local official among group of five inducted to NDOA Hall of Fame | Minot Daily News
On Monday, the North Dakota Officials Association (NDOA) announced a group of five officials who will be the 52nd class inducted to its Hall of Fame. Since the inaugural class back in 1956, the NDOA has inducted 159 officials.
Why you should encourage your kid to give wrestling a try – IAWrestle
Have you considered signing your kid up for wrestling, but are unsure? Parents, can I just take a minute to convince you to have your kids give it a try?
Podcasts & Video
Potentially Dangerous with IGHSAU's Erin Kirtley | IAwrestle
Potentially Dangerous with IGHSAU's Erin Kirtley.
154. The Content Is Only Going To Get Better – In The Room | Des Moines Register
Welcome to In The Room, a wrestling podcast from the Des Moines Register's Cody Goodwin. On today's episode, Cody catches up with Zach from Stalemates to talk about the upcoming wrestling season.
The Bad News
Fort Smith police investigate deaths of two young women – 4029TV.com
Investigations are underway after two young women were found dead inside a Fort Smith home.
State high school girls wrestling champion Lillian Jones dies – Southwest Times Record
Lillian Jones, a state champion wrestler on the Van Buren High School girls wrestling team, died over the weekend, school officials reported.
