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UWW adopts Sustainability Charter, reinforces core statements

By United World Wrestling Press

CORSIER-SUR-VEVEY, Switzerland (June 28) -- United World Wrestling announced the adoption of its Sustainability Charter and new core statements that will guide the organization's future endeavors.

UWW remains committed to its mission of leading the growth of wrestling, competitive and recreational, in all its styles around the world, while striving to be globally recognized as an inspiring, innovative, and leading Olympic federation.

UWW's core statements, including its mission, vision, and values, represent the organization's fundamental beliefs that drive its decisions and actions.

Unity stands at the forefront, as UWW champions respect, belonging, and cooperation among its members. Integrity is paramount, with UWW emphasizing trustworthiness, accountability, and ethical conduct in all aspects of its operations. Finally, resilience fuels UWW's determination to overcome challenges through hard work and discipline, leading to success for the wrestling community.

In line with its dedication to a sustainable future, UWW has introduced its Sustainability Charter. This comprehensive framework is designed to promote sustainable practices, events, and approaches that contribute to wrestling's global development while addressing the world's pressing challenges. The Sustainability Charter encourages UWW and its affiliated national federations to adopt realistic and feasible approaches to support a more sustainable environment.

The principles outlined in UWW's Sustainability Charter encompass a range of sustainability practices within the sport of wrestling. These include initiatives focused on transportation, waste reduction, energy conservation, water preservation, and actions promoting social and economic sustainability.

By fostering awareness of climate and environmental issues, UWW aims to ensure the practice of wrestling for future generations amidst the challenges of climate change, economic crises, and geographic disparities that affect the global wrestling community.

UWW's commitment to sustainability aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), serving as a catalyst for change in several key areas.

Among these, pursuing the SDG 4: Quality Education, UWW strives to provide access to wrestling through grassroots and school programs while offering continuous education opportunities for coaches, referees, and administrators in close collaboration with national federations and stakeholders.

Under SDG 5: Gender Equality, UWW has integrated gender equality programs into its 2022-2026 Strategy, promoting equal opportunities and representation within the sport.

By adopting the Sustainability Charter and aligning with the SDGs, UWW showcases its dedication to sustainability, ensuring the practice of wrestling for future generations while contributing to a more sustainable world.

#WrestleBudapest

Yazdani, Jamalov reach final; China dominates WW in Budapest

By Vinay Siwach

BUDAPEST, Hungary (June 7) -- With three Freestyle and four Women's Wrestling weight classes in action, the Budapest Ranking Series enters day two. Hassan YAZDANI (IRI) will be competing for the first time since his surgery.

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13:00: Hassan YAZDANI (IRI) with some high-paced action in his 86kg semifinal to blank Azamat DAULETBEKOV (KAZ) 10-0. He will wrestle for the gold medal at 86kg against Trent HIDLAY (USA).

12:50: ANTIM (IND) hangs on! Katarzyna KRAWCZYK (POL) went all out for a takedown in the final seconds but Antim kept her at bay. A 3-1 win for Antim and she will wrestle for gold at 53kg against Jonna MALMGREN (SWE), a rematch of the bronze medal bout from the World Championships.

12:45: Otgonjargal DOLGORJAV (MGL) seems to have upped her game since that fifth-place finish at the Asian Championships. She beats Nadezhda SOKOLOVA (AIN) 12-8 in an action-packed bout.

12:35: Jonna MALMGREN (SWE) is in the 53kg final without wrestling in Budapest. First, Zeynep YETGIL (TUR) pulled out injured and now Lucia YEPEZ (ECU) is injured.

12:30: Incredible bout between Anastasia NICHITA (MDA) and Anshu MALIK (IND) at 57kg. Nichita trailed 4-3 but she got a stepout and Anshu was cautioned for fleeing which gave Nichita a 5-4 lead with 19 seconds on the clock. Anshu continues the pressure and scores a takedown on the edge to claim a 6-5 lead and the win.

12:15: Kexin HONG (CHN) with a brutal lace over Anhelina LYSAK (POL) to finish the 57kg bout 10-0. 59kg world champion then scores an 11-1 win over Luisa VALVERDE (ECU) to advance to the semifinal.

12:10: Ali Abbas REZAEI (IRI) beats Turan BAYRAMOV (AZE) 5-0 in the 74kg quarterfinal. Bayramov was warned for passivity in the first period, he committed two defensive fouls in the second as Rezaei built a 3-0 lead. Bayramov tried getting some opening but Rezaei solid in defense and finished with a solid takedown.

12:00: Jiang ZHU (CHN) blanks VINESH (IND) 5-0. Two counter takedowns for Zhu and a point for Vinesh's inactivity were the points for Zhu. No openings for Vinesh in that bout.

11:55: Hassan YAZDANI (IRI) and Azamat DAULETBEKOV (KAZ) have set up a semifinal at 86kg. Yazdani with a high-scoring 12-2 win over Hayato ISHIGURO (JPN) while Dauletbekov with a controlled 3-0 win over Patrik PUESPOEKI (HUN).

11:50: Otgonjargal DOLGORJAV (MGL) needs to dig deep to keep Yu ZHANG (CHN) at bay. Zhang kept the pressure high even when trailing 4-3 but Dolgorjav hit a counter to win 6-3 at 50kg.

11:30: Zeynep YETGIL (TUR) pulls out of her bout against Jonna MALMGREN (SWE) at 53kg. Malmgren will now wrestle Lucia YEPEZ (ECU) in the semifinal.

11:25:  Razambek JAMALOV (UZB) is looking to grab the 74kg spot for the Paris Olympics for Uzbekistan over Bekzod ABDURAKHAMANOV (UZB) who qualified the weight. He begins that journey with a 5-0 win over Anthony MONTERO (VEN) in Budapest.   

11:15: Quick 10-0 win for ANTIM (IND) over Sakibjamal ESBOSYNOVA (UZB) at 53kg. She sets up a semifinal against Katarzyna KRAWCZYK (POL). 

11:10: VINESH (IND) begins her 50kg campaign in Budapest with a 10-0 technical superiority over Alisson CARDOZO (COL). She sets up a quarterfinal against Jian ZHU (CHN) which will prove to be a big test. 

11:00: No clutch comeback from Myles AMINE (SMR) this time. Azamat DAULETBEKOV (KAZ) holds on to a 3-1 lead and beat Amine with that scoreline at 86kg.

10:50: Hassan YAZDANI (IRI) was in danger position twice in the match against Ethan RAMOS (PUR) but bailed out both times to race to a 13-2 victory over Ramos who seems to have hurt his back. Once the wrestlers are off mat, Ramos is carried in a stretcher as he is unable to walk.

10:30: Ranking points up for grabs, Olympics opponents facing each other and some Paris 2024 line-ups to be finalized. Day two of the Ranking Series in Budapest has everything to offer.