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— August 26, 2026

The UWW vice-president resigns

The war continues in Ukraine, and even though the noose around Russia has loosened considerably in recent months, all is not yet back to normal. President of... Read more "

— July 29, 2026

UWW opens an office in Lausanne

The International Wrestling Union has inaugurated an office dedicated to grappling, MMA, and pankration at the Maison du Sport International in Lausanne. It will serve as an operational center... Read more "

— May 31, 2026

The World Championships have been moved

The World Wrestling Championships have changed host countries. The World Wrestling Union (UWW) has officially abandoned plans to hold the competition in Bahrain... Read more "

— May 20, 2026

All restrictions lifted for Russians and Belarusians

The IOC is now recommending that all restrictions against Belarusian athletes be lifted. And the World Wrestling Union (UWW) has decided to go even further. It has announced that... Read more "

— May 18, 2026

Las Vegas, first step towards Los Angeles 2028

The world's best wrestlers are returning to the United States. A year before the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, the 2027 World Championships will take place in Las Vegas. This... Read more "

— April 15, 2026

The UWW is committed to the snow leopard.

The Asian Championships allowed the International Wrestling Union (UWW) to take a stand in favor of snow leopard conservation. The competition took place from the 6th... Read more "

— October 14, 2025

MMA and beach wrestling at the heart of UWW strategy

The entire wrestling ecosystem gathered last month in Zagreb for the first-ever United World Wrestling (UWW) World Conference: national federation leaders, members... Read more "

— March 31, 2025

UWW tests new rule in Greco-Roman wrestling

The United World Wrestling Technical Commission has approved the testing of a rule change in Greco-Roman wrestling. This test will take place during the European Championships in Bratislava on... Read more "

— February 11, 2025

Russian wrestlers allowed without neutral banner

A small step for United World Wrestling, a big one for Russia. The board of the International Wrestling Federation has decided to let athletes participate... Read more "

— April 5, 2024

For Paris 2024, Russia has already lost very big

112 days before the opening of the Paris 2024 Games, the delegation of neutral athletes carrying a Russian passport has just lost a potential representative. He is not the most... Read more "