Statement

IOC President Bach Condemns Kabul Attack

By IOC Media

From IOC President Thomas Bach:

“I learnt with great sadness and horror today of the brutal attack on a wrestling centre in the Afghan capital, Kabul, that has left more than 20 people dead and dozens wounded.  I strongly condemn this cowardly attack on young people and on sport. The young wrestlers were there as part of a peaceful competition, and this is a direct attack on sport itself and its values. Their deaths go straight to our hearts, and these innocent victims and their friends and loved ones are in our thoughts this evening. We mourn together with them, and I would like to express our deepest sympathy and condolences, from me personally and from the entire Olympic Movement.

The International Olympic Committee, together with United World Wrestling, has already begun to explore the best ways to offer immediate help and assistance to all those affected."

https://www.olympic.org/news/statement-from-the-ioc-president

DPR Korea Organizes 'Women in Wrestling' Tournament on Wrestling Day

By United World Wrestling Press

DPR KOREA (June 3) -- The Democratic People's Republic of Korea marked its Wrestling Day celebrations on May 23 by organising a Women's Wrestling tournament.

The tournament, named 'Women in Wrestling' was organised to promote wrestling and to encourage female participation in sports and to promote of social interest for wrestling.

DPR Korea

DPR Korea is one of the most successful countries in Women's Wrestling as it finished second in the team rankings at the 2025 World Championships in Zagreb, Croatia.

With only seven wrestlers, the DPR Korea returned with five medals including two golds. Two other wrestlers won silver medals while one won bronze. The dominance will once again be on display later this year at the World Championships and the Asian Games.