#Budapest2018

Media Accreditation Process for 2018 Wrestling World Championships Now Open

Tuesday, June 19, 2018 - 13:23 By United World Wrestling Press

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CORSIER-SUR-VEVEY (June 19) – United World Wrestling has opened the press and media accreditation for the 2018 Senior Wrestling World Championships October 20-28 at the Papp László Sports Arena in Budapest.

The nine-day tournament is expected to attract more than 800 athletes from 180 eligible national federations. Budapest last hosted world championships in 2016 with the Senior Wrestling World Championships for Non-Olympic weight categories. The city also hosted the full championships in 2013.

“We are excited to welcome members of the press and media to Budapest,” said Németh SZILÁRD, president of the Hungarian Wrestling Federation. “Our athletes will have excellent conditions and we will make sure to have a beautiful arena for them and for the cameras.”

All interested members of the press are asked to register for the 2018 World Championships using the following link: https://athena.unitedworldwrestling.org/press/post.

National federations who wish to accredit their communications and media staff should use space provided within their official delegation form. National federations will be limited to a total of three NF press credentials.
 
IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Visa Invitation Letter 

Please contact the LOC directly at: info@budapestwrestling2018.com with the subject, "Visa Invitation Letter”

Accreditation Center 

Press and Media accreditations can be picked up at the BOK Csarnok (SYMA), which is 100m walking distance from the competition hall and "Puskas Ferenc Stadion” metro station

Accommodation 

Hotels are NOT being reserved by the local organizing committee. The LOC asks that media and press look for accommodations on their own and recommends choosing close to subway lines.

Press Questions 

Iglói-Nagy István
press attaché
Tel: +36 30 235 2650
istvan.igloinagy@budapestwrestling2018.com 
press@unitedworldwrestling.org

TV Rights/Broadcasting Questions 

television@united-world-wrestling.org

 

#WrestleBelgrade

Tickets on sale for 2023 Wrestling World Championships

Thursday, August 3, 2023 - 15:00 By Eric Olanowski

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BELGRADE, Serbia (August 4) -- Tickets are now available for the high-anticipated 2023 Wrestling World Championships which will be held at the Stark Arena in Belgrade, Serbia from September 16-24.

The 2023 Freestyle, Greco-Roman and Women’s Wrestling World Championships are the first of six qualifying events for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. A total of 90 Olympic quotas -- 30 each in Freestyle, Greco-Roman and Women’s Wrestling -- are up for grabs in the Serbian capital.

Wrestlers who earn gold, silver or bronze medals earn a bid to the 2024 Olympics for their nation. Additionally, the two wrestlers who lose the bronze-medal bouts will be involved in a wrestle-off to determine the fifth quota for the Paris Olympics.

Other Olympic Qualification Events:
March 01-03: Pan-American Olympic Qualifier in Acapulco, Mexico 
March 22-24: African and Oceania Olympic Qualifier in Cairo, Egypt
April 04-07: European Olympic Qualifier in Baku, Azerbaijan
April 19-21: Asian Olympic Qualifier in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
May 09-12: World Olympic Qualifier in Istanbul, Turkiye

CLICK HERE FOR THE 2023 WRESTLING WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS TICKETS

2023 Wrestling World Championships Event Details:
Dates: September 16th-24th, 2023
Venue: Stark Arena, Bulevar Arsenija Carnojevica 58, New Belgrade

Ticket Prices (Cash Only):
All-session tickets = 450 € / $490.60
Individual daily tickets = 50 € / $55.00

Payment Method:
Please note only cash payments will be accepted for tickets upon arrival at the Stark Arena Accreditation Center.

Ticket Collection:
Fans can collect their tickets at the Accreditation Center at Stark Arena. The ticket collection desk will be open daily from September 14th-24th from 10:00-20:00.

Ticket Pickup Requirements:
When picking up your ticket(s), an ID card is required for verification purposes. Please present your email confirmation at the Accreditation Center to ensure a smooth process.

Note: The event details and ticket information are subject to change. Please stay updated through our official channels for any announcements or adjustments to the schedule.