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Kourtane Olympic Training Facility Undergoes Expansion

By United World Wrestling Press

CORSIER-SUR-VEVEY, Switzerland (May 27) -- United World Wrestling partner Kourtane Training Center in Finland has completed the expansion of their main training facility. The upgrade includes more than 1000 square meters of additional training and workout space for the Finnish Wrestling Team and international guests.

The aim of the wrestling hall is to allow for it to become a main location for training camps prior or post major events, especially for women’s wrestling.
 
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic its unclear when the first training camp or competition will be held in the new facility, but there is some hope that one might be hosted by year-end inviting the neighboring countries if permitted. Some camps include upper weights categories focused on women and a selection of regional preparation tournaments.

”I hope we can organize together the next training camp in KOTC before the end of 2020 after the end of the pandemic," said Antti PEKKALA Secretary General of Finnish Wrestling Federation. "I am personally working hard for the organization of the U23 Worlds planned this coming November in Tampere and to organize an international training camp in conjunction with the championship. I look forward to welcoming the UWW family to Finland”

For further information on the Kourtane Training Center and opportunities, please contact development@unitedworldwrestling.org

Grand Prix Henri Deglane 2026: Watch Live & Results

By United World Wrestling Press

NICE, France (January 16) -- The historic Grand Prix of France Henri Deglane 2026 returns to Nice for its 52nd edition. The Halle des Sports Charles-Ehrmann, a landmark venue in Nice, will once again host the competition from January 16th to 18th, 2026.
 
The best wrestlers from around the world will gather for three days of intense competition. Women's Wrestling will open the tournament on Friday, January 16.

The French team is fielding a delegation of 11 female wrestlers, 13 registered for freestyle wrestling, and 16 Greco-Roman wrestlers.

Among top stars, the likes of Beau BARLETT (USA), Vasile DIACON (MDA) and Michael MACCHIAVELLO (USA) are competing in Freestyle while Parviz NASIBOV (UKR) is at 72kg in Greco-Roman.

For full schedule of 2026 Grand Prix of France Henri Deglane, click here.

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