#Budapest2018

Hungary to Host Athlete Preparation Camps Before World Championships


By United World Wrestling Press

CORSIER-SUR-VEVEY, Switzerland (August 14) – The Hungarian Wrestling Federation has announced the dates and locations for three athlete preparation camps to be held prior to the 2018 Wrestling World Championships in Budapest.

The Greco-Roman, freestyle and women’s wrestling camps will be supported by United World Wrestling, with qualifying nations and individuals able to apply for technical assistance in attending the camp. 

For athletes and federations interested in applying, please send an application to HUN@unitedworldwrestling.org. There are limited spots available.

Freestyle Wrestling Camp (€70/day)
8-19 October
Mátraháza Olympic Training Center 
Mátraháza Hungary 

Women’s Wrestling Camp (€70/day)
1-21 October
Mátraháza Olympic Training Center 
Mátraháza Hungary 

Greco-Roman Wrestling Camp (€70/day)
1-24 October
Tata Olympic Training Center
Tata, Hungary

*There is also a €20 per person one-way transfer fee to/from the airport to the training camp.

Contact 
Mariann Kalencsik
Sport manager
Hungarian Wrestling Federation
+361/460-6849

Organizer
Hungarian Wrestling Federation 
Istvánmezei út. 1-3
1146 Budapest
Tel: (36.1) 460 68 48
Fax: (36.1) 460 68 51
Email: HUN@united-world-wrestling.org

#BeachWrestling

WATCH LIVE: African Beach Wrestling Championships, Dakar

By United World Wrestling Press

DAKAR, Senegal (June 22) -- The senior African Beach Wrestling Championships is underway in Dakar, Senegal with more than 100 wrestlers competing in men's and women's categories.

The men's weight classes are 70kg, 80kg, 90kg and +90kg while the women's weight categories are 50kg, 60kg, 70kg and +70kg.

This is the second edition of the African Beach Wrestling Championships with the first held in Hammamet, Tunisia last year. The competition will be played out on Saturday and Sunday in two rings.

WATCH AFRICAN BEACH WRESTLING CHAMPIONSHIPS LIVE

RING A


RING B