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UWW LIVE: Frank CHAMIZO (ITA): Two-Time World Champion

By United World Wrestling Press

Frank CHAMIZO (ITA)  is one of the world's biggest wrestling stars.

In December, Chamizo was named 2019 United World Wrestling Wrestler of the Year in freestyle.

Chamizo, a 2016 Olympic bronze medalist and two-time world champion, captured his third world medal by earning silver at 74kg in Nur-Sultan. In April of 2019, Chamizo won his third European title at with an 8-0 victory over France's Zelimkhan KHADJIEV (FRA). He claimed medals at the City of Sassari Tournament (gold), Yasar Dogu (silver) and Dan Kolov-Nikola Petrov Tournament (bronze).

Chamizo joined Eric Olanowski to talk about his upcoming match with fellow two-time world champion Kyle DAKE (USA), his philosophy on cutting weight and his favorite moment from his storied wrestling career.
 

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U15, U17, U20 & Veteran Grappling World Championships in Greece

By United World Wrestling Press

CORSIER-SUR-VEVEY, Switzerland (July 25) -- The Grappling World Championships in four age-group categories will be held in Loutraki, Greece from November 1 to 4.

Wrestlers in U15, U17, U20 and Veteran categories will compete at the Grappling World Championships 2025. This competition will be held before the U15, U17 & U20 Pankration & Amateur MMA World Championships, scheduled for November 5 to 9) at the same venue.

UWW has already announced the senior Grappling World Championships, which will be held in Novi Sad, Serbia on October 15 and 16.

The detailed schedule of the U15, U17, U20 and Veteran Grappling World Championships will be available here. For all events, click uww.org/events.