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UWW Announces Assistance for Cuba and Puerto Rico

Friday, January 26, 2018 - 07:56 By United World Wrestling Press

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CORSIER-SUR-VEVEY (January 26) -- Following damages caused by historic hurricanes in 2017, United World Wrestling president and IOC member Nenad Lalovic has announced an assistance programme for the national wrestling federations of  Cuba and Puerto Rico.

Regional development officer Yuri MAIER, visited both island nations to evaluate the damages and met National Olympic Committee and Ministry of Sports representatives. The parties agreed that UWW would donate competition and training mats, via the contribution of its official equipment partner Taishan. 

UUW also agreed to provide additional funding through its development programmes in an effort to help relaunch local activities and repair damaged sites. 

Cuba and Puerto Rico are among the top wrestling countries in the Americas and worldwide.

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Yasar Dogu, Vehbi Emre & Hamit Kaplan 2025 Results & Highlights

Thursday, June 26, 2025 - 04:33 By United World Wrestling Press

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KOCAELI, Turkiye (June 26) -- The prestigious Yasar Dogu, Vehbi Emre & Hamit Kaplan 2025 tournament gets underway in Turkiye on Thursday, June 26, in Kocaeli.

The province Kocaeli is located east of Istanbul and is around 90 to 120 minutes drive from Istanbul International airport and 60 minutes drive from Sahiba Gocen airport.

The competition will follow single-day format with medal bouts to be held on the same day. Greco-Roman and Women's Wrestling will kick-off proceedings on day one followed by the same on day two. Saturday and Sunday, the final two days, will see Freestyle action.

For full schedule of Yasar Dogu, Vehbi Emre & Hamit Kaplan tournament, click here.

The results of the Yasar Dogu, Vehbi Emre & Hamit Kaplan tournament are published here.

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