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UWW Roundup: #WrestleWarsaw Poland Open Recap

Friday, June 25, 2021 - 12:34 By Eric Olanowski

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The Poland Open had massive implications on the seeds for the Tokyo Olympic Games. On this week's show, Eric Olanowski talks about Stevan MICIC ?? and Vinesh PHOGAT ?? moving into the top seeds at their respective weight classes. He also talks about Aisuluu TYNYBEKOVA ?? torching her way to 62kg top seed and Odunayo ADEKUOROYE ?? outscoring an Olympic champ and silver medalist 23-0 en route to 57kg gold.

Obituary

Former UWW Vice President Oktay passes away

Wednesday, March 27, 2024 - 11:53 By United World Wrestling Press

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CORSIER-SUR-VEVEY, Switzerland (March 27) -- Former United World Wrestling Vice President Kemal OKTAY (TUR) died on Tuesday at the age of 80 years after a prolonged illness.

Oktay, who became the UWW Vice President in 1985, was born in Istanbul in 1944. He remained in that position till 1998 and contributed to benefit wrestling.

A sports enthusiast, Oktay took an interest in wrestling after his son Ali won medals in age-group competitions. Ali has won medals at the age-group European and World Championships.

A recent surgery plus his deteriorating health had kept Oktay away from wrestling.

United World Wrestling expresses its deepest condolences to the Oktay family.