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Turkish Wrestling Great Kazim Ayvaz Passes Away

Monday, January 27, 2020 - 03:21 By United World Wrestling Press

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Turkish Greco-Roman wrestling great Kazim AYVAZ, an Olympic champion and multiple-time world champion, passed away last Sunday at the age of 83. 

Ayvaz competed in three consecutive Olympics from 1960 to 1968. In 1964, Ayvaz captured a gold medal in Greco-Roman at the Tokyo Olympics in the lightweight category. In addition, he won world titles in 1958 and 1962. 

Ayvaz was born in Rize, Turkey, in 1937. His wrestling career started in 1953 at the age of 15. After his competitive wrestling career, Ayvaz spent time training Turkish wrestlers before moving to Sweden. 
 

2026 U23 Asian Championships

U17 Asian Championships Live Streaming, Results, Videos

Thursday, May 28, 2026 - 09:36 By United World Wrestling Press

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DA NANG, Vietnam (May 28) -- The U17 Asian Championships is being held in Da Nang, Vietnam from May 28 to 31. The competition will be held at the Tien Son Sport Center, Da Nang.

Greco-Roman will kick off the tournament before moving to Women's Wrestling and Freestyle finishing the competition. Click here for full schedule of U17 Asian Championships.

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Full Wrestling Schedule for U17 Asian Championships

Day 1, May 28
Qualification Rounds (10:30 onwards): Greco 45kg, 48kg, 51kg, 55kg, 60kg, 92kg, 110kg
Finals (18:00 onwards): Greco 45kg, 48kg, 51kg, 55kg, 60kg, 92kg, 110kg

Day 2, May 29
Qualification Rounds (10:30 onwards): Greco 65kg, 71kg, 80kg & Women's 40kg, 46kg, 53kg, 61kg, 69kg
Finals (18:00): Greco 65kg, 71kg, 80kg & Women's 40kg, 46kg, 53kg, 61kg, 69kg

Day 3, May 30
Qualification Rounds (10:30 onwards): Women's 43kg, 49kg, 57kg, 65kg, 73kg & Freestyle 65kg, 71kg, 80kg
Finals (18:00 onwards): Women's 43kg, 49kg, 57kg, 65kg, 73kg & Freestyle 65kg, 71kg, 80kg

Day 4, May 31
Qualification Rounds (10:30 onwards): Freestyle 45kg, 48kg, 51kg, 55kg, 60kg, 92kg, 110kg
Finals (18:00 onwards): 45kg, 48kg, 51kg, 55kg, 60kg, 92kg, 110kg