Hall of Fame Wrestling Referee Iván Kruj Passes Away

Thursday, February 25, 2021 - 00:44 By United World Wrestling Press

Hall of Fame wrestling referee Iván KRUJ has passed away at the age of 87.

Kruj, a native of Hungary, served as a wrestling official at nine Olympics from 1972 to 2004. He concluded his 35-year refereeing career at the 2004 Olympics in Athens. He also served as a national freestyle coach.

In 2009, Kruj was inducted into the International Wrestling Hall of Fame.

Yasar Dogu, Vehbi Emre & Hamit Kaplan 2026: Watch Live, Results

Friday, January 9, 2026 - 09:49 By United World Wrestling Press

ANTALYA, Turkiye (January 9) -- The annual Yasar Dogu, Vehbi Emre & Hamit Kaplan International Wrestling Tournament is being held in Antalya, Turkiye from January 8 to 11 in Freestyle, Greco-Roman and Women's Wreslting.

The historic tournament is being held in one-day format with the medal bouts on the same day. Watch the tournament live.

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