ACODEPA Elections

Lee Named ACODEPA President

By United World Wrestling Press

LIMA, Peru (July 26) --- Mr. Francisco Eduardo LEE LOPEZ (GUA), United World Wrestling's Pan American Confederation of Wrestling President, was named President of the Annual Congress of the PANAMERICAN SPORTS CONFEDERATIONS ASSOCIATION (ACODEPA). Lee 

Lee, who'll hold the title of ACODEPA President until 2023, received 22 votes, while his opponenet José Manuel PELAEZ (CUB) received 16 votes. 

According to ACODEPA.org, "The Association of Pan American Sports Confederations, which will be named ACODEPA, is an international organization recognized by the Pan American Sports Organization PASO. ACODEPA is constituted by the Pan American Sports Confederations or Continental Sports Organizations recognized by their respective International Federation which must also have the recognition of the International Olympic Committee. 

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Beach Wrestling at 6th Asian Beach Games: Live Streaming, Schedule, Results

By United World Wrestling Press

SANYA, China (April 27) -- The sixth edition of Asian Beach Games are being held in Sanya, China from April 22 to 30.

The Beach Wrestling event at the Asian Beach Games 2026 will held from April 28 to 30. The technical meeting for the same was held on April 27, Monday in Sanya.

A total of 118 wrestlers from 27 countries will compete at the Asian Beach Games, making Beach Wrestling the top sport in terms of participating nations.

The Beach Wrestling competition can be watched live here: Live Telecast of Asian Beach Games 2026

United World Wrestling will update all results on April 28 and 29. Follow United World Wrestling on Instagram, Facebook, X, and YouTube.