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Coach reactions as NAIA approves women’s wrestling for championship status | Mat Talk Podcast Network

A momentous day for women’s wrestling and wrestling as a whole came on April 9, 2022 as the NAIA approve women’s wrestling as its 28th championship sport. With the announcement, the NAIA becomes the first major college athletics organization to officially sanction the sport for an official national championship.

NAIA Votes to Adopt Women’s Wrestling as 28th National Championship Sport – NAIA

The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) and its National Administrative Council (NAC) voted to approve women’s wrestling as the association’s 28th national championship. The vote took place at the annual NAIA National Convention in Kansas City, Mo., on Saturday.

Millner, Bond Announce Plans to Return to App State Wrestling – App State Athletics

Jonathan Millner, a two-time All-American, and Cody Bond, another SoCon champion during his college career, announced Friday that they plan to return to App State and compete for the Mountaineers during the 2022-23 season.

Two-time World medalist James Green named USA Wrestling National Freestyle Developmental Coach – TheMat.com

Two-time World medalist James Green of Christianburg, Va. has been named National Freestyle Developmental Coach for USA Wrestling, the national governing body for wrestling in the United States.

Women in Sport High Performance Pathway call for candidates | United World Wrestling

United World Wrestling is calling for candidates for the Women in Sport High Performance Pathway programme.

#WrestleUlaanbaatar Asian Championships entries | United World Wrestling

For most participating nations, the Asian Championships in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia will be the first opportunity to return to the mat after a long break. The Continental Championships will be held from April 19-24. More than 270 wrestlers will aim to become Asian champions.

Eight nationally ranked U.S. stars win girls freestyle titles at Journeymen World Classic; New Jersey wins boys duals – TheMat.com

The United States won eight of the 11 weight classes contested in the historic first girls freestyle division at the Journeymen World Classic, which completed on Sunday.

Squier Takes 4th at Chomutov Grand Prix; USA Athletes Return to DEN – Five Point Move

COMMENTS The Grand Prix Chomutov is one of Central Europe’s most-participated tournaments for age-group athletes and Adrien Squier (72 kg, Scorpions) managed to make the podium on his first try.

InterMat Wrestling – A Look at the Career of James Green

On Friday morning, news broke that six-time Senior World Team member James Green was retiring to take the National Freestyle Developmental Coach for USA Wrestling.

15 USA boys win high school freestyle brackets in loaded Journeymen World Classic, with eight foreign champions – TheMat.com

The competition was outstanding at the Journeymen World Classic on Saturday, as wrestlers from around the world came together to compete in freestyle wrestling.

Wisconsin RTC to battle Germany U20 team in Badger State Clash, April 14, broadcast live on Rokfin – TheMat.com

The Wisconsin Regional Training Center will battle the Germany U23 team in the Badger State Clash on Thursday, April 14 at Waunakee High School.

2022 NWCA Division III Scholar All-America Awards | NWCA

On Friday, the NWCA announced the full slate of 2021-2022 Scholar All-America Team and Individual honorees for NCAA Division III with awards going to 325 individuals representing 87 institutions.

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