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MEDIA ALERT: Wrestling Press Conference Scheduled for 4pm at Papp László SportArena

Saturday, October 20, 2018 - 09:29 By Tim Foley

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BUDAPEST (October 20) -- United World Wrestling will host the kickoff press conference for the 2018 Wrestling World Championships Saturday afternoon in the media center of the Papp Laszlo SportArena. The press conference will start immediately following the 3:45pm draw for the 57kg, 65kg, 79kg and 92kg weight categories.

Attendees will include United World Wrestling president Nenad LALOVIC, Hungary National Wrestling Federation president Peter BACSA, and 2013 world champion wrestler Marianna SASTIN (HUN) -- who will be competing this week at 62kg in women’s wrestling.

Nenad LALOVIC (SRB)
United World Wrestling president
IOC Executive Board Member

Peter BACSA (HUN)
Bureau Member, United World Wrestling
President, Hungary National Wrestling Federation

Marianna SASTIN (HUN)
Women’s Wrestling, Hungary
2013 World Champion

Sastin, who won the 2013 world championships in Budapest, gave birth to her son Oliver in February. She will be competing at the 62kg weight category Wednesday, October 24 and Thursday, October 25 // STORY

 

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India Organizes a Level 1 Coaching Course

Wednesday, August 21, 2024 - 11:52 By United World Wrestling Press

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New Delhi, India (August 22) – The Wrestling Federation of India organized a Level 1 Coaching Course from July 28-31. The course was led by UWW Certified Educators Mr. Ahmed Khedhri (TUN) and Mr. Hassan Madany (EGY). 

The course had 65 official participants.  During the 4 days of training, they learned foundational skills to help them develop as coaches.  Topics included identifying key factors, coaching skills, and risk management. The course was organized over two sessions per day for a total of 32 hours of work.  The participants not only learned theoretical knowledge but also participated in practical sessions.  “The environment in the course was very good because of each participant's dedication and effort along with outstanding teamwork amongst the participants,” said Mr. Khedhri.