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NF Roundup Blog, March 1 - March 7

Monday, March 1, 2021 - 14:18 By United World Wrestling Press

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The XXIV Outstanding Ukrainian Wrestlers and Coaches Memorial wrapped up over the weekend in Kyiv and a pair of champions will travel directly to Italy to compete at the first Ranking Series event of the year, the Matteo Pellicone (March 4-7).

Aisuluu TYNYBEKOVA (KGZ) and Meerim ZHUMANAZAROVA (KGZ), who won golds over the weekend at 62kg and 68kg, respectively, and will try to keep their winning streaks alive in Ostia.

Tynybekova, a '19 world champion, is one of ten returning champions looking to repeat their titile-winning efforts from the '20 Matteo Pellcione. She'll compete at 62kg.

Her fellow Kyrgyzstani teammate and '20 Individual World Cup champion, Zhumanazarova will try to win her third consecutive competition. The '19 junior world runner-up won the '20 Poland Open and Individaul World Cup.

RESULTS
Freestyle
57kg: G. ABDULLAEV (UZB) df. N. SAFAROV (UZB), 7-1
61kg: A. GVARZATILOV (AZE) df. A. DZHELEP (UKR), 7-2
65kg: A. RAHIMZADE (AZE) df. E. AKMATALIEV (KGZ), 5-4
70kg: I. BEKBULATOV (UZB) df. D. GADZHIEV (AZE), 5-0
74kg: M. FIROUZPOURBANDPEI (IRI) df. S. DEMIRTAS (TUR), 2-1
79kg: N. KENTCHADZE (GEO) df. R. SARI (TUR), 6-5
86kg: S. JEZIERZANSKI (POL) df. A. MAGAMAEV (BUL), via inj.
92kg: I. MTSITURI (GEO) df. D. PIDLYPINETS (UKR), 2—0
97kg: S. KARADENİZ (TUR) df. ANDRIITSEV (UKR), 1-1

Greco-Roman
55kg: N. TSURTSUMIA (GEO) df. S. ABBASPOURRAGANI (IRI), 3-3
60kg: A. NEJATI (IRI) df. Z. SHARSHENBEKOV(KGZ), 5-1
63kg: L. ABULADZE (GEO) df. K. KAMAL (TUR), 4-3 
67kg: R. ZOIDZE (GEO) df. J. KHETSURIANI (GEO), 2-1
72kg: M. AMOYAN (ARM) df. S. BOLKVADZE (GEO), 9-1
77kg: M. GERAEI (IRI)  df. A. KAVIYANINEJAD (IRI), 4-2
82kg: A. RIKADZE (GEO) df. K. CHALYAN (ARM), 5-3
87kg: S. NOVIKOV (UKR) df. L. GOBADZE (GEO), 5-0
97kg: U. DZHUZUPBEKOV (KGZ) df. G. MELIA (GEO), via inj.

Women’s Wrestling
50kg: O. LIVACH (UKR) df. A. ŁUKASIAK (POL) , 10-0
53kg: V. PHOGAT (IND) df. V. KALADZINSKAYA (BUL), via fall
55kg: A. HRUSHYNA (UKR) df. K. DEMKO (UKR), 10-0
57kg: A. NICHITA (MDA) df. I. KHARIV (UKR), 8-3
59kg: K. ZELENYKH (UKR) df. N. MARSBEK KYZY (KGZ), via fall
62kg: A. TYNYBEKOVA (KGZ) df. I. PROKOPEVN, (UKR), 9-7
68kg: M. ZHUMANAZAROVA (KGZ) df. O. DI BACCO (CAN), 1-1
72kg: A. BELINSKA (UKR) df. R. VOVCHAK (UKR), 2-0
76kg: E. MAE (EST) df. A. MEDET KYZY (KGZ), 2-0

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Learn, Wrestle, Use youth camp organized in Croatia

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 - 11:29 By United World Wrestling Press

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POREC, Croatia (May 6) -- The Croatian Wrestling Federation, in cooperation with United World Wrestling and the Croatian School Sports Federation, successfully organized an international youth wrestling camp titled “Learn, Wrestle, Use”, held from April 14 to 19, 2025, in the renowned wrestling hub of sunny Porec.

The camp brought together 300 young athletes from four European countries -- Croatia, Czech Republic, Austria, and Germany -- in the U13, U15 and U17 age groups. In addition to intensive wrestling training, the camp included targeted educational sessions of learning English, proper nutrition, and digital safety, particularly regarding responsible behavior on social media.

This innovative project stands out for its integrated approach, combining athletic preparation with personal development. Through a balance of physical training and structured education, “Learn, Wrestle, Use” supports the holistic — both physical and psychological — development of young athletes. It encourages not only sporting excellence, but also intercultural exchange, communication skills, and lifelong healthy habits.

The camp was led by a team of distinguished Croatian coaches: Hrvoje SAVUK (U13 Boys Group), Eugen JAKOVLJEVIC, head coach of the Croatian U15 boys national team (U15 & U17 Boys Groups), and Women’s Wrestling national team coaches Dinko KREMIC and Nenad GREZINA (Girls Group). A total of 30 experienced coaches participated in the delivery of the training and educational components.

This international initiative is a strong example of how youth sport can go beyond competition — creating space for learning, connection, and empowerment across borders.