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United World Wrestling Announces Financial Support for Smaller Wrestling Developing Nations

Wednesday, January 27, 2021 - 11:35 By UWW Development

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On the 26th of January 2021, the UWW Development Department announced the availability of Technical Assistance for smaller wrestling nations and developing countries to attend the Tokyo Summer Olympic Qualifier Tournaments.

Olympic Qualifying Tournaments & Acclimation Camps (2021)

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This financial support will help cover the costs of the international travels and accommodations for athletes to participate in the qualifiers. A maximum of 2 athletes and 1 coach per national federation will be accepted. Admitted athletes and coaches must follow all UWW sanitary protocols . All applications must be submitted by member federations via their official UWW email address to the UWW Development Department before the above-indicated deadlines.

Further details about the support will be shared with each respective continent in the coming week.

‘Due to the impact of the COVID pandemic, many federations are facing financial difficulties to support their athletes attending competitions. We know that it is crucial for these athletes to be able to attend these qualifiers, as these competitions are the only pathway for them to qualify for the Olympic Games, to have a chance to achieve their dreams,’ said  Mr Lalovic. ‘We have been investing more than 50% of our annual income in supporting various wrestling development programs and projects worldwide, and athletes continuously remain the focus of our work.’

Through our collaboration with Olympic Solidarity, the Continental Councils and other important partners, 1’255 athletes and coaches benefited from 200 UWW development activities during the 2017-2020 Olympic cycle. 

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Julfalakyan re-elected as UWW Athletes' Commission President

Wednesday, October 1, 2025 - 14:25 By United World Wrestling Press

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CORSIER-SUR-VEVEY, Switzerland (October 1) -- Arsen JULFALAKYAN has been re-elected President of the United World Wrestling Athletes’ Commission, securing a second term from 2025 to 2029.

The London Olympic silver medalist, who first took office in 2021, was the sole candidate for the position following the Athletes’ Commission elections held during the World Championships in Zagreb.

As President of the Commission, Julfalakyan will serve as the voice of wrestlers and represent their interests at the UWW Bureau and Congress. He will also represent athletes at the IOC Athletes’ Forum, WADA, and other international organizations.

"I am grateful to the entire wrestling community for trusting me with the privilege of representing them in the UWW Bureau and on the world stage," Julfalakyan said. "I’ll do my best to carry out this mission with dignity and ensure your voice is heard worldwide.

“Special thanks to UWW President Nenad Lalovic, Bureau members, and all national federations for their support. I would also like to take this opportunity to strongly encourage wrestlers to stay actively engaged with the UWW Athletes’ Commission.”

The elections for the Athletes' Commission were held during the World Championships in Zagreb from September 12 to 20 in which nine members, including four women, were elected. These nine members are:

Arsen JULFALAKYAN (ARG)
Yui SUSAKI (JPN)
Tamas LORINCZ (HUN)
Aisuluu TYNYBEKOVA (KGZ)
Hassan YAZDANI (IRI)
Maria PREVOLARAKI (GRE)
Abdellatif MOHAMED (EGY)
Jessica LAVERS-McBAIN (AUS)
Nicolaas DE LANGE (RSA)

Following the election, UWW called for candidates for the presidency. As the sole applicant, Julfalakyan was elected unopposed and will continue as President of the Athletes’ Commission. UWW congratulates Julfalakyan on his re-election.

For any queries regarding the election or the functioning of the Athletes Commission, please contact UWW Secretariat.