Webinar Schedule for June 29-July 3

Wednesday, June 24, 2020 - 21:50 By United World Wrestling Press

Below is the webinar schedule for the next week (29 June – 3 July). There are many webinars available and for all wrestling groups. We would like to highlight a few webinars for this week.

The Referee Commission will be hosting 2 webinars on passivity in all styles of wrestling.

Coach Joe Russell from the USA Wrestling FS Staff will be hosting a webinar on Match Strategies.

The Athlete Commission will be hosting their 2nd online conference.

Schedule for the Week (29 June – 3 July)
Title: Passivity & Activity Time (FS/WW)
Date: 29 June
Time: 14:00 (Zurich)
Speaker: Prof. Dr. Ibrahim CICIOGLU & Norovard ARUSTAMYAN
Language: English
Target Audience: National & International Referees and Coaches
Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/93356385005

Title: Use of Discovery Games & Gamification
Date: 30 June
Time: 14:00 (Zurich)
Speaker: Vincent AKA
Language: French
Target Audience: Introductory Coaches
Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/94130136731

Title: Match Strategies
Date: 30 JuneTime: 16:00 (Zurich)
Speaker: Joe RUSSELL – USA Wrestling FS Assistant Coach
Language: English
Target Audience: National Team Coaches
Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/95873671201

Title: UWW Athlete Commission Online Conference II
Date: 1 July
Time: 14:00 (Zurich)
Speaker: Athlete Commission
Language: English
Target Audience: Athletes and Coaches
Zoom link: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_xgENWc6rQOWqfKD23ARAsw

Title: Referee Mechanics
Date: 1 July
Time: 16:00 (Zurich)
Speaker: Zach ERRETT
Language: English
Target Audience: National & International Referees
Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/91106323256

Title: Use of Discovery Games & Gamification
Date: 2 July
Time: 14:00 (Zurich)
Speaker: Zach ERRETT
Language: English
Target Audience: Introductory Coaches
Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/99587675758

Title: Passivity & Par Terre Position (GR)
Date: 2 July
Time: 15:00 (Zurich)
Speaker: Antonio SILVESTRI & Carlos GARCIA
Language: English
Target Audience: National & International Referees and Coaches
Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/94207549637

Title: Referee Mechanics
Date: 3 July
Time: 17:00 (Zurich)
Speaker: Carlos GARCIA
Language: French
Target Audience: National & International Referees
Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/91722502388

Should you have any questions, please contact Zach Errett, UWW Education Manager, at zach.errett@unitedworldwrestling.org.

#BeachWrestling

PHOTOS: Bird, Beats, Beach and Wrestling in Dakar

Sunday, June 23, 2024 - 08:31 By Vinay Siwach

DAKAR, Senegal (June 22) -- Wrestling in Senegal? Nothing new to the country. It is the most popular sport, at least the traditional one. The stands are filled, music blaring, wrestlers are superstars in the country and people love it.

The second edition of the African Championships in Beach Wrestling traveled to Dakar, Senegal. More than 100 wrestlers entered to compete for the glory of becoming the champion of the continent.

But there is so much to wrestling in Dakar outside the two rings on the sand. The colors, music, cheering, dance and crowd are inseparable.

Obviously, there is wrestling with big throws, tackles, takedowns.

Dakar Photo: United World Wrestling / Helena Courtis

Wrestling remains the same. Mat, sand, mud, ice. Those throws are supreme. Here's an example.

Dakar Photo: United World Wrestling / Helena Courtis

Once you get thrown like that, you will be covered in sand. So you need to wash it. We got water right next to the rings.

Dakar Photo: United World Wrestling / Helena Courtis

Outside the sand rings, no one should be that serious in wrestling. No way in beach wrestling. Come on, Mouhamed BAYO (SEN).

Dakar Photo: United World Wrestling / Helena Courtis

We managed to convince him. Look at that flex. Thanks, Bayo!

Dakar Photo: United World Wrestling / Helena Courtis

The National Arena de Lutte in Dakar came prepared. The traditional Senegalese wrestling begins with the sounds of drums. There was no other way to begin during the opening ceremony at Beach Wrestling. Adding to the drums, some colors and music. Nothing better.

Dakar Photo: United World Wrestling / Helena Courtis

At all wrestling venues, a battle ensues. It's between the wrestlers and security. Are the wrestlers more well-built or the policemen? We will let you decide.

Dakar Photo: United World Wrestling / Helena Courtis

Back to wrestling. Do you think this is a point?

Dakar Photo: United World Wrestling / Helena Courtis

Thankfully, you are a referee only by looking at the screen in front of you. On the sand, our referees need to be as quick, both with their decisions and stepping away from the line of action.

Dakar Photo: United World Wrestling / Helena Curtis

If someone mentioned a story about how a wrestler in Dakar managed a bird to sit on his head with no trouble, no one would believe that. But here you are, a wrestler in Dakar with a bird sitting on his head. Our photographer captured it so we have to believe.

Dakar Photo: United World Wrestling / Helena Courtis

In the end, it is about being happy after watching wrestling. These kids surely enjoyed it.

Well, if you are looking for the results from the matches, here's the link for all the results. CLICK HERE