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Burundi Begins the Development Process of its National Sports System

Wednesday, December 8, 2021 - 15:16 By United World Wrestling Press

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Following the agreement of Olympic Solidarity to grant the program of development of the structure to the Burundian wrestling federation. United World wrestling, through its development department headed by Madame Deqa Niamkey, has dispatched Vincent AKA, development officer, to carry out this program. This program will run for one year and will be carried out in three stages:

The first phase, taking place from November 31 to 8, 2021 made it possible to assess the situation of the fight in Burundi. The entire first phase also made it possible to train young coaches and to launch the phase of structuring wrestling clubs. Burundian level 1 coaches trained in 2019 by educator Juan Maren Delis were thus able to be contacted for the launch of this program.

Following this phase, the expert gave recommendations for the next step.

This first phase ended on a positive note because the expert was able to meet the President of the Burundian NOC and IOC member, Ms. NSEKERA Lydia, who is committed to supporting the wrestling development project in Burundi. The president also showed her willingness to help women's wrestling.

 

The second phase of the DNSS (from April 1 to 10, 2022): Intermediate evaluation regarding the recommendations and directives of the first phase, training of national technical officials. The training of these national technical officials will be based on an Olympic wrestling competition. At the end of this phase, the expert will also make recommendations for the third phase.

Phase 3 of the DNSS (1st to 10th November 2022): Final evaluation and Complete ‘Establishment of wrestling academies (Wrestle for fun, Beach Wrestling and Olympic value). In this phase will be organize the seminar for club presidents, general secretary, and treasurer. This final evaluation will also be followed by recommendations with regard to the terminal phase in order to allow sustainable development.

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2024 Southeast Asian Championship & Oceania Invitational (REDT): A New Era of Regional Collaboration in Wrestling

Thursday, October 10, 2024 - 13:48 By United World Wrestling Press

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CHIANGMAI, Thailand (9 October, 2024) - The 2024 Southeast Asian Championship & Oceania Invitational was a Regional Educational Development tournament (REDT), held from September 25-29 in Chiang Mai, Thailand, marked a historic moment for the sport of wrestling in the region. This event was the first in over nine years to include Oceania teams, a significant milestone that highlighted the potential for collaboration and growth between Southeast Asia and Oceania.

A total of 13 countries participated, with Southeast Asia represented by Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam, and Oceania by American Samoa, Australia, New Zealand, Samoa, and Tonga. Over the five days, 284 athletes competed across three wrestling styles—Freestyle, Greco-Roman, and Women’s Wrestling—within the U15, U17, and senior age groups.

The feedback from participating teams was overwhelmingly positive. For both Southeast Asia and Oceania, the championship provided a valuable opportunity for athletes to gain crucial international exposure while competing against teams of a similar skill level. This event acted as a development springboard, allowing the athletes to refine their skills and measure their progress in a competitive yet supportive environment.

The enthusiasm from Oceania teams was particularly notable, with several expressing their strong desire to be invited back in future editions. Many teams have already committed to increasing their participation in the next event, and there is significant interest from additional Oceania nations should this tournament become a regular fixture on the calendar.

SEAWrestlers jocky for position at the 2024 Southeast Asian Championship & Oceania Invitational was a Regional Educational Development tournament (REDT). (Photo: United World Wrestling)

As we look to the future, the success of the Southeast Asian Championship & Oceania Invitational underscores the importance of fostering regional cooperation. The event has laid the foundation for further development in both regions and holds immense potential to become a cornerstone for wrestling in Southeast Asia and Oceania.

The 2024 edition was not just a competition but a powerful demonstration of unity, skill, and the collective ambition to elevate wrestling in these developing regions. The positive outcomes have set the stage for ongoing collaboration, and the prospect of even greater participation in future years is a testament to the event's success.

We look forward to welcoming even more nations and athletes as we continue to grow the sport of wrestling in Southeast Asia and Oceania.