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Suspension of Venezuelan Wrestling Federation

By United World Wrestling Press

CORSIER-SUR-VEVEY (September 12) -- In accordance with United World Wrestling statutes and regulations, the wrestling federation of Venezuela has been suspended for damage done to other affiliated members. The suspension will mean that wrestlers and refereee from Venezuela may not participate in United World Wresting sponsored championships, tournaments and international matches.

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WATCH LIVE: African Beach Wrestling Championships, Dakar

By United World Wrestling Press

DAKAR, Senegal (June 22) -- The senior African Beach Wrestling Championships is underway in Dakar, Senegal with more than 100 wrestlers competing in men's and women's categories.

The men's weight classes are 70kg, 80kg, 90kg and +90kg while the women's weight categories are 50kg, 60kg, 70kg and +70kg.

This is the second edition of the African Beach Wrestling Championships with the first held in Hammamet, Tunisia last year. The competition will be played out on Saturday and Sunday in two rings.

WATCH AFRICAN BEACH WRESTLING CHAMPIONSHIPS LIVE

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