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Hungary to Host Athlete Preparation Camps Before World Championships


Tuesday, August 14, 2018 - 21:42 By United World Wrestling Press

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CORSIER-SUR-VEVEY, Switzerland (August 14) – The Hungarian Wrestling Federation has announced the dates and locations for three athlete preparation camps to be held prior to the 2018 Wrestling World Championships in Budapest.

The Greco-Roman, freestyle and women’s wrestling camps will be supported by United World Wrestling, with qualifying nations and individuals able to apply for technical assistance in attending the camp. 

For athletes and federations interested in applying, please send an application to HUN@unitedworldwrestling.org. There are limited spots available.

Freestyle Wrestling Camp (€70/day)
8-19 October
Mátraháza Olympic Training Center 
Mátraháza Hungary 

Women’s Wrestling Camp (€70/day)
1-21 October
Mátraháza Olympic Training Center 
Mátraháza Hungary 

Greco-Roman Wrestling Camp (€70/day)
1-24 October
Tata Olympic Training Center
Tata, Hungary

*There is also a €20 per person one-way transfer fee to/from the airport to the training camp.

Contact 
Mariann Kalencsik
Sport manager
Hungarian Wrestling Federation
+361/460-6849

Organizer
Hungarian Wrestling Federation 
Istvánmezei út. 1-3
1146 Budapest
Tel: (36.1) 460 68 48
Fax: (36.1) 460 68 51
Email: HUN@united-world-wrestling.org

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Lalovic presents UWW Order of Merit to Croatian Prime Minister

Thursday, April 20, 2023 - 21:54 By United World Wrestling Press

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ZAGREB, Croatia (April 20) -- United World Wrestling (UWW) President Nenad LALOVIC presented the UWW Order of Merit to Andrej Plenkovic, Prime Minister of the Republic of Croatia, on Thursday.

The ceremony was held in Zagreb, Croatia, and Vladimir Bregovic, Croatian Wrestling Federation President, was also present for the same.

The Order of Merit was presented in recognition of the successful organization of the European Championships, which is being held in Zagreb, Croatia. The tournament runs from April 17 to 24 in the Croatian capital.

"I am very pleased to present the UWW Order of Merit to Prime Minister Plenkovic and to witness the success of the 2023 European Championships organization," Lalovic said. 

Lalovic also praised the efforts of the Local Organizing Committee, Croatian Wrestling Federation and the Croatian government in ensuring the event is well-organized and a success.

In addition, they discussed the possibility of hosting other high-level wrestling competitions in Croatia in the future. Lalovic expressed his confidence in Croatia's ability to host world-class events and praised the country's rich sporting culture and tradition.