#WomensDay2022

WATCH: Ten Women's Freestyle Finals from #WrestleIstanbul

Monday, March 7, 2022 - 18:59 By United World Wrestling Press

ISTANBUL, Turkey (March 4) -- The women's freestyle bouts from the #WrestleIstanbul Ranking Series had some surprise winners. Some of the established stars suffered losses early while young wrestlers finished on the podium.

If you missed the finals from the tournament, here are all the ten finals from the Istanbul event.

GOLD: 50kg - Polina LUKINA (RWF) vs Emilia VUC (ROU)

GOLD: 53kg - Milana DADASHEVA (RWF) vs Bolortuya BAT OCHIR (MGL)

GOLD: 55kg - Jacarra WINCHESTER (USA) vs Katarzyna KRAWCZYK (POL)

GOLD: 57kg - Evelina NIKOLOVA (BUL) vs Bolortuya KHURELKHUU (MGL)

GOLD: 59kg - Anastasia NICHITA (MDA) vs Zhargalma TSYREMPILOVA TCYRENOVA (RWF)

GOLD: 62kg - Tserenchimed SUKHEE (MGL) vs Macey KILTY (USA)

GOLD: 65kg - Mallory VELTE (USA) vs Forrest MOLINARI (USA)

GOLD: 68kg - Meerim ZHUMANAZAROVA (KGZ) vs Blessing OBORUDUDU (NGR)

GOLD: 72kg - Zhamila BAKBERGENOVA (KAZ) vs Anna SCHELL (GER)

GOLD: 76kg - Martina KUENZ (AUT) vs Aiperi MEDET KYZY (KGZ)

#UnitedWorldWrestling

UWW Signs MoU with Smoothcomp for Grappling, Amateur MMA

Monday, May 18, 2026 - 07:04 By United World Wrestling Press

CORSIER-SUR-VEVEY, Switzerland (May 18) -- United World Wrestling (UWW) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Smoothcomp AB to collaborate in the areas of event management systems, competition software, and digital solutions for UWW Associated Styles, including Grappling, Pankration, and Amateur MMA.

The MoU was signed last week in Lausanne, Switzerland and in effect for 12 months from the date of signing.

It outlines the respective roles of both organizations and provides for UWW’s evaluation and potential use of Smoothcomp’s platform for event registration and competition management, as well as support for pilot events and development projects.

The agreement also includes the exploration of potential integration between Smoothcomp’s platform and UWW systems, including Athena and related tools.

About United World Wrestling:
United World Wrestling is the international governing body for the sport of wrestling, recognized by the International Olympic Committee. Headquartered in Corsier-sur-Vevey, Switzerland, UWW oversees Olympic wrestling disciplines, including Freestyle, Greco-Roman, and Women’s Wrestling, as well as associated styles such as Grappling, Pankration, Belt Wrestling, and Beach Wrestling. UWW works with national federations worldwide to promote, regulate, and develop the sport at all levels.

About Smoothcomp:
Smoothcomp AB is a Sweden-based provider of competition management software and digital solutions for combat sports and martial arts events. Its platform supports online registration, brackets, scheduling, live scoring, and event administration for organizers, athletes, coaches, and federations worldwide.