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#TBT: Mensah-Stock Stops Oborududu in 68kg Olympic Finals

Thursday, September 23, 2021 - 12:10 By Eric Olanowski

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Tamyra MENSAH-STOCK ?? cruised to a three-point win over Blessing OBORUDUDU ?? in the 68kg finals and became the first black woman to win Olympic gold. After her win in Tokyo, Mensah-Stock owns the 3-0 match-advantage over Oborududu heading into the ’21 World Championships ?? (October 2-10).

But, similar to the Tokyo Olympics, Mensah-Stock and Oborududu are seeded first and second, respectively, and if the seeds hold true, the pair of rivals could meet on October 7 with world gold on the line.

Mensah-Stocks wins over Oborududu:
- ’18 Beat the Streets (2-1)
- ’19 World Championships (6-1)
- ’20 Matteo Pellicone (3-1)
- ’21 Tokyo Olympics (4-1)

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United World Wrestling renews partnership with Taishan for next four years

Thursday, December 19, 2024 - 18:56 By United World Wrestling Press

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CORSIER-SUR-VEVEY, Switzerland (December 19) --United World Wrestling (UWW) is proud to announce the renewal of its partnership with Taishan in the mats category for the next Olympic cycle.

As part of this renewed agreement, Taishan will maintain exclusivity for the senior World Championships, ensuring the continued use of their premium mats for the sport's most prestigious events.

During a recent visit to Taishan’s headquarters and factory, UWW President Nenad LALOVIC praised the long-standing collaboration between the two organizations. He highlighted the importance of extending this successful partnership to support the growth and development of wrestling globally.

“United World Wrestling is delighted to extend its partnership with Taishan for another 4 years,” said Lalovic. “Taishan has been a reliable and valued partner, consistently providing high-quality equipment that meets the needs of our athletes and events. This renewed agreement reaffirms our shared commitment to the future of wrestling.”

Lalovic expressed his admiration for the company’s advancements in sports technology. He was particularly impressed by Taishan’s innovative flexi-roll wrestling mats, gym equipment, carbon fiber bicycles, and artificial turf production, showcasing Taishan’s versatility and commitment to innovation across the sports industry.

The renewed partnership reflects the shared values of UWW and Taishan in promoting excellence, innovation, and sustainability in the world of sports.

Both organizations remain committed to supporting athletes and events with the highest standards of equipment as wrestling continues to thrive on the global stage.

For official Taishan website, visit here — www.taishansports.cn

Contact:
No. 1 Taishan Sports Rd,
Leling, Dezhou City, Shandong Province, China 253600
Tel: +86 18453178888
Email: info@taishansports.com / wadezhang@taishansports.com 
Website: www.taishansports.cn

Approved mat reference: TQ1519A - Square
Approval expiry date: December 2028

Approved mat reference: TQ1519B - Octagon
Approval expiry date: December 2028

Approved mat reference: TQ1519C - Roll up
Approval expiry date: December 2028