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UWW announces launch of UWW+

By United World Wrestling Press

CORSIER-SUR-VEVEY, Switzerland (August 14) -- United World Wrestling has launched UWW+, a new subscription-based video platform built for wrestling fans around the world.

As a UWW+ subscriber, an individual will get access to video on demand, the biggest wrestling events of the season -- including the world and continental championships and the Ranking Series events -- captivating docuseries, exclusive off-the-mat content and much more.

With three different subscription models, a subscriber will be able to tailor the subscription plans to their needs. The three subscription plans include a daily pass, pay-per-match, or a tournament pass.

The UWW+ aims to bring wrestling closer to its fans and audience. The model will give wrestling fans an experience like no other. Follow the action from the upcoming World Championships, and enjoy the best wrestling content all in one place.

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UWW 2023 Greco-Roman Wrestler of the Year Nominees

By United World Wrestling Press

CORSIER-SUR-VEVEY, Switzerland (December 11) — United World Wrestling has announced the five nominations for the 2023 Greco-Roman Wrestler of the Year, awarded to the best Greco-Roman wrestler of the year.

The nominations reflect the results from this year’s World Championships, Continental Championships, Continental Games and Ranking Series events.

The five finalists are: 

Luis ORTA SANCHEZ (CUB)
- 67kg world champion
- Pan American Championships gold medalist
- XIX Pan-American Games champion
- Zagreb Open Ranking Series bronze medalist
- Kyrgyzstan Ranking Series bronze medalist
- Ranked No.1 in the world with 86,400 points 

Amin MIRZAZADEH (IRI)
- 130kg world champion
- Asian Championships gold medalist
- 19th Asian Games champion
- Kyrgyzstan Ranking Series champion
- Ranked No.1 in the world with 76,000 points

Akzhol MAKHMUDOV (KGZ)
- 77kg world champion
- Asian Championships gold medalist
- 19th Asian Games champion
- Ranked No.1 in the world with 65,000 points  

Zholaman SHARSHENBEKOV (KGZ)
- 60kg world champion
- Asian Championships gold medalist
- 19th Asian Games champion
- Ranked No.1 in the world with 68,000 points

Leri ABULADZE (GEO)
- 63kg world champion
- European champion
- Kyrgyzstan Ranking Series champion
- Ibrahim Moustafa Ranking Series silver medalist
- Ranked No.1 in the world with 75,000 points