Obituary

Hall of Fame Wrestling Referee Iván Kruj Passes Away

By United World Wrestling Press

Hall of Fame wrestling referee Iván KRUJ has passed away at the age of 87.

Kruj, a native of Hungary, served as a wrestling official at nine Olympics from 1972 to 2004. He concluded his 35-year refereeing career at the 2004 Olympics in Athens. He also served as a national freestyle coach.  

In 2009, Kruj was inducted into the International Wrestling Hall of Fame. 
 

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WATCH: 10 Greco-Roman finals from Asian Championships

By Vinay Siwach

ASTANA, Kazakhstan (May 6) -- The Asian Championships in Astana saw Iran and Kyrgyzstan dominate the Greco-Roman competition, sharing eight gold medals among them. Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan had a champion each as well.

Watch all the Greco-Roman gold medal bout from the April 9-14 event from Astana, Kazakhstan.

GOLD: 55kg - RUPIN (IND) vs. Poya DAD MARZ (IRI)