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UWW sets up two independent panels to review Chamizo-Bayramov bout

Friday, April 12, 2024 - 15:10 By United World Wrestling Press

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CORSIER-SUR-VEVEY, Switzerland (April 12) -- United Word Wrestling has set up two different panels to independently and separately analyze the refereeing decisions, including the challenge decisions, of the match between Frank CHAMIZO (ITA) and Turan BYRAMOV (AZE) at the European OG Qualifier in Baku, Azerbaijan.

Each panel will be composed of three members, respectively the chairman of the Refereeing Commission plus two experts, and three Bureau members with expertise in refereeing and International Wrestling Rules.

In addition, the Chairman of the UWW Disciplinary Chamber will appoint a panel of three members to review the outcomes of the ongoing investigation concerning the allegations of attempted corruption and alleged violation of the integrity of our sport. This panel will decide on the disciplinary actions to be taken in this matter.

UWW is resolutely committed to thoroughly investigating and clarifying all aspects of the 74kg semifinal bout between Chamizo and Bayramov, ensuring transparency and upholding the integrity of wrestling.

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UWW President meets Tunisia Sports Minister, discusses beach wrestling

Friday, May 26, 2023 - 08:07 By United World Wrestling Press

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HAMMAMET, Tunisia (May 26) -- United World Wrestling President Nenad LALOVIC met with Tunisia's Minister of Youth and Sports, Kamal DAQISH, along with other esteemed dignitaries, to discuss the continuous efforts to promote and develop wrestling in Tunisia and Africa as a whole.

Lalovic also met with the Tunisian National Olympic Committee (CNOT) President Mehrez BOUSSAYENE at the CNOT headquarters in Hammamet.

During the meeting with the sports minister, Lalovic appreciated the organization of the African Championships which was held in Hammamet and discussed ways to further develop and enrich wrestling sport through beach wrestling events.

Hammamet is hosting the African Beach Games from June 24 to 20 and beach wrestling is one of the main events in Hammamet. It will also be part of the fourth Summer Youth Olympic Games in Dakar 2026.

Minister Daqish stressed upon the ministry's plan to develop wrestling in Tunisia and Africa with UWW. He also pointed out the importance of incorporating Olympic principles and values into the curriculum of physical education for educational institutions.

With Boussayene, Lalovic discussed the organization of the African Beach Games and stressed the efforts made by the CNOT to promote Olympic values and the need to combine the efforts of all components of the international sporting and Olympic movement to consolidate the role of sport as a vector of solidarity and peace.