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How'd Adar become Turkey's greatest women's wrestler ever?

Thursday, May 12, 2022 - 14:51 By Eric Olanowski

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COSIER-VEVEY (May 12) --- Yasemin ADAR (TUR) went #OffTheMat with United World Wrestling to talk about what it’s like being a history-making, barrier-breaking leader in women’s wrestling.

Adar discussed her introduction to the sport of wrestling and how it led to her becoming the most successful Turkish woman to ever lace up a pair of wrestling shoes. Her history-making feats include becoming the first woman from Turkey to win a medal at the Olympic Games (Tokyo), winning a gold medal at the World Championships (2017) and winning five European titles.

Adar also talked about the stress and pressure that comes along with her newly-appoint role as the Vice President of the Turkish Wrestling Federation.

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RUDIS launches UWW x RUDIS apparel collection

Thursday, May 1, 2025 - 10:58 By United World Wrestling Press

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CORSIER-SUR-VEVEY, Switzerland (May 1) -- United World Wrestling and RUDIS have announced the launch of official UWW x RUDIS apparel.

Taking a major step in their partnership, UWW and RUDIS have launched a UWW themed store on the RUDIS website. The UWW x RUDIS collection is officially launched Thursday and available to shop here -- UWW x RUDIS.

The store fulfills the apparel needs of wrestlers and fans alike. The orders can be shipped internationally after an easy checkout process.

In January, UWW and RUDIS announced an eight-year partnership beginning 2025. The collaboration marked a pivotal moment for the global wrestling community, uniting two forces with a shared vision of celebrating the sport’s rich legacy while shaping its future.

RUDIS, founded in Ohio in 2013, RUDIS has rapidly grown into the leading brand in wrestling apparel, renowned for its innovation, athlete-focused designs, and dedication to the wrestling community.

Central to their collaboration is the concept of “Unified Strength,” symbolizing their united effort to elevate wrestling to new heights on a global scale.

The partnership exemplifies the mutual commitment of UWW, the global governing body of wrestling, and RUDIS to honor the sport and serve its athletes, fans, and communities worldwide.