#ThrowBackThursday

#TBT: Zhumanazarova wins first senior medal at Bishkek Asian Championships

By Eric Olanowski

BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan (June 7) --- World champion Meerim ZHUMANAZAROVA (KGZ) burst on the scene with a couple of junior-level medals. But the real breakthrough in her career was the 2018 Asian Championships. Wrestling in front of the home crowd, Zhumanazarova thrilled the fans with a high-paced 12-6 win over Divya KAKRAN (IND) to win a bronze medal at 68kg.

UWW statement on Iran wrestlers

By United World Wrestling Press

CORSIER-SUR-VEVEY, Switzerland (January 29) -- United World Wrestling has received multiple communications regarding the situation of four Iranian wrestlers. UWW is attentive to these concerns and is actively following the situation.

As a sporting organization, UWW is not in a position to directly influence global or national affairs. However, we are particularly concerned about the situation of Iranian athletes impacted by the events unfolding in their country, as we are with all athletes worldwide who are affected by conflict and tragedy.

UWW is seeking further reliable information and reiterates its commitment to the protection of athletes and respect for fundamental sporting values.