Toronto, Canada, Pan Am Games

Pan Am Games: Day Four Updated Results, Notes and Livestream

By United World Wrestling Press

Pan Am Games Medals Table - Freestyle

Nation G S B Total United States 4 2 0 6 Cuba 2 1 2 5 Puerto Rico 0 0 3 3 Venezuela 0 0 3 3 Canada 0 2 0 2 Ecuador 0 1 0 1 Colombia 0 0 1 1 Mexico 0 0 1 1

Pan Am Games Medals Table - Women's Wrestling

Nation G S B Total Canada 3 1 0 4 United States 2 0 2 4 Cuba 0 2 2 4 Brazil 1 0 1 2 Mexico 0 1 1 2 Peru 0 1 1 2 Venezuela 0 1 1 2 Colombia 0 0 2 2 Argentina 0 0 1 1 Ecuador 0 0 1 1

Pan Am Games Medals Table - Greco-Roman

Nation G S B Total United States 2 1 2 5 Cuba 2 0 2 4 Venezuela 1 1 1 3 Chile 0 1 1 2 Mexico 0 1 1 2 Colombia 0 0 2 2 Ecuador 1 0 0 1 Honduras 0 1 0 1 Panama 0 1 0 1 Brazil 0 0 1 1 Dominican Republic 0 0 1 1 Peru 0 0 1 1

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Freestyle – 74 kg (9 entries)
GOLD: Jordan BURROUGHS (USA) df. Yoan BLANCO (ECU) by TF, 11-0 
BRONZE: Cristian SARCO (VEN) df. Johnathan SCOTT (CRC) by Fall 
BRONZE: Livan LOPEZ (CUB) df. Jevon BALFOUR (CAN) by TF, 10-0

Semifinals: Yoan BLANCO (ECU) df. Cristian SARCO (VEN), 2-2
Semifinals: Jordan BURROUGHS (USA) df. Jevon BALFOUR (CAN) by TF, 11-0

1/4 Finals: Yoan BLANCO (ECU) df. Johnathan SCOTT (CRC) by TF, 10-0
1/4 Finals: Cristian SARCO (VEN) df. Eduardo GAJARDO (CHI) by TF, 10-0
1/4 Finals: Jordan BURROUGHS (USA) df. Livan LOPEZ (CUB) by TF, 13-3 
1/4 Finals: Jevon BALFOUR (CAN) df. Pedro DE OLIVEIRA (BRA) by TF, 10-0 

Qualifications: Jevon BALFOUR (CAN) df. Yohar MUNOZ (PAN) by TF, 10-0

Freestyle – 86 kg (8 entries)
GOLD: Reineris SALAS (CUB) df. Jake HERBERT (USA), 12-7
BRONZE: Tamerlan TAGZIEV (CAN) df. Pool AMBROCIO (PER), 5-0
BRONZE: Jaime ESPINAL (PUR) df. Ricardo BAEZ (ARG) by TF, 12-0

Semifinals: Reineris SALAS (CUB) df. Pool AMBROCIO (PER), 7-1
Semifinals: Jake HERBERT (USA) df. Jaime ESPINAL (PUR) by TF, 10-0

1/4 Finals: Reineris SALAS (CUB) df. Tamerlan TAGZIEV (CAN), 7-4 
1/4 Finals: Pool AMBROCIO (PER) df. Luis PEREZ (DOM) by TF, 10-0
1/4 Finals: Jake HERBERT (USA) df. Ricardo BAEZ (ARG) by TF, 11-0
1/4 Finals: Jaime ESPINAL (PUR) df. Pedro CEBALLOS (VEN), 8-5

Freestyle – 97 kg (8 entries)
GOLD: Kyle SNYDER (USA) df. Arjun GILL (CAN) by TF, 10-0
BRONZE: Jose DIAZ (VEN) df. Yuri MAIER (ARG), 9-0 
BRONZE: Jesse RUIZ (MEX) df. Marcos SANTOS (PUR), 4-1

Semifinals: Kyle SNYDER (USA) df. Jose DIAZ (VEN) by TF, 10-0 
Semifinals: Arjun GILL (CAN) df. Marcos SANTOS (PUR), 6-1

1/4 Finals: Jose DIAZ (VEN) df. Javier CORTINA (CUB), 7-4
1/4 Finals: Kyle SNYDER (USA) df. Yuri MAIER (ARG) by TF, 11-1 
1/4 Finals: Arjun GILL (CAN) df. Jesse RUIZ (MEX) by TF, 10-0 
1/4 Finals: Marcos SANTOS (PUR) df. Jarlys MOSQUERA (COL) by Default

Freestyle – 125kg (8 entries)
GOLD: Zach REY (USA) df. Korey JARVIS (CAN), 3-0 
BRONZE: Edgardo LOPEZ (PUR) df. Hugo DE OLIVEIRA (BRA), 8-0
BRONZE: Andres RAMOS (CUB) df. Rene SILVA (NCA) by TF, 10-0

Semifinals: Korey JARVIS (CAN) df. Hugo DE OLIVEIRA (BRA) by TF, 10-0
Semifinals: Zach REY (USA) df. Andres RAMOS (CUB), 2-0

1/4 Finals: Korey JARVIS (CAN) df. Edgardo LOPEZ (PUR) by TF, 10-0 
1/4 Finals: Hugo DE OLIVEIRA (BRA) df. Ivan BURTOVOY (ARG) by TF, 11-0 
1/4 Finals: Zach REY (USA) df. Rene SILVA (NCA) by Fall
1/4 Finals: Andres RAMOS (CUB) df. Luis VIVENES (VEN), 6-4

#development

Strength Through Solidarity: Palestine, Jordan Partnership Strengthens Wrestling Development

By United World Wrestling Press

AMMAN, Jordan (February 10) -- A two-week wrestling development program aimed at strengthening wrestling in Palestine concluded on January 25, marking the completion of the first phase of the Development of National Sport System (DNSS) in Wrestling framework. 

The program, held from January 11 to 25 in Amman, Jordan, brought together 17 Palestinian participants, including athletes and coaches. The initiative was organized through a partnership between Olympic Solidarity and United World Wrestling, with logistical and technical support from the Jordan Wrestling Federation.

The coaching course and training camp were delivered by Hassan MADANY (EGY) and Ahmed KHEDHRI (TUN), both UWW-certified educators and wrestling experts in the region.

Palestine

The training course featured a combination of classroom instruction and on-mat technical training, designed to advance coaching standards while improving wrestling performance. The program also included practical teaching sessions, during which participants learned how to introduce and teach new skills using key factors and Discovery Games, supported by continuous evaluation to monitor learning progress.

Practical training emphasized foundational wrestling skills, including stance, movement, and level transitions. Participants practiced core offensive and defensive techniques, including single-leg and double-leg takedowns, grip control, sprawls, and pinning combinations.

The program also incorporated instructional methodology workshops, where participants practiced introducing new techniques using structured teaching models and game-based learning strategies, supported by continuous performance assessments.

The theoretical component covered wrestling fundamentals, including rules, terminology and technical principles, alongside broader athlete welfare subjects such as safety protocols, risk management, safeguarding measures and anti-doping education. Other sessions also explored coaching communication strategies and methods for identifying performance indicators critical to technical development, particularly for youth and beginner athletes.

Palestine

United World Wrestling Asia Council President Mohammad AWAMLEH and Palestine Wrestling Federation President Firas DOUDIN attended the program. 

"I express my sincere appreciation to Olympic Solidarity and United World Wrestling for their continued support of the Olympic Development Program," Doudin said. "It plays an important role in strengthening wrestling structures in Palestine. I thank the educators for their professionalism and commitment, as well as the Jordan Wrestling Federation and the UWW Asian Council leadership for their support and cooperation."

Participants described the course as a valuable learning experience, highlighting the quality of instruction, the balance between theory and practice, and the progressive on-mat training approach.

Palestine

The execution of the program marks a crucial step in developing coaching and wrestling in Palestine, demonstrates solidarity, and reflects UWW’s commitment to sustainable wrestling development worldwide.