Obituary

Former European Championships Medalist Zsanett Nemeth Passes Away at 32

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 - 15:15 By United World Wrestling Press

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CORSIER-SUR-VEVEY, Switzerland (June 24) -- Zsanett NEMETH (HUN), a former European Championships medalist, passed away on Tuesday in Sofia, Bulgaria, at the age of 32.

A silver medalist at the 2017 European Championships and bronze medalist in 2019, Nemeth also won gold at the 2011 U17 World Championships, becoming the first Hungarian woman wrestler to achieve the feat.

Born in Veszprém, Hungary, Nemeth represented her country at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games in the women's 75kg weight category.

United World Wrestling mourns the passing of Zsanett Nemeth and extends its deepest condolences to her family and loved ones.

Obituary

Famed Germany coach Ostermann passes away

Thursday, August 28, 2025 - 11:54 By United World Wrestling Press

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CORSIER-SUR-VEVEY, Switzerland (August 28) -- Heinz OSTERMANN, former head coach of Germany, passed away at the age of 85 in the night of August 26–27, 2025.

Ostermann dedicated more than 25 years of his life as national coach, leading German athletes to 9 Olympic medals, 32 World Championship medals and 60 European Championship medals. Beyond these outstanding achievements, he was known as a mentor and role model for generations of wrestlers.

The German Wrestling Federation will honor his memory with great respect and gratitude. Ostermann will be remembered internationally as one of the most influential German wrestling coaches of his time.

United World Wrestling sends it condolences to the Ostermann family.