#OffTheMat

What is Olympic bronze medalist J’den Cox's favorite meal?

By Eric Olanowski

ACAPULCO, Mexico (July 8) --- In our latest #OffTheMat special, J’den COX (USA) answered questions sent in by his biggest fans. The two-time world champion and Olympic bronze medalist gave his thoughts on the greatest of all time and the top wrestler in the world today. He also talked about his rivalry with fellow American Kyle SNYDER (USA) and much more.

Full #OffTheMat Series: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWfeskasuOjBg3zE8vGt_D5LnXmyOiMZu

#UnitedWorldWrestling

Meskout elected UWW Africa Council President for third time

By United World Wrestling Press

CASABLANCA, Morocco (April 28) -- Fouad MESKOUT was elected as the President of the UWW Africa Council for a third time after he won the election held Monday.

The UWW Vice President was among the eight candidates who contested to be members of the Africa Council. Meskout won with a thumping majority while six other members of the Executive Board were also re-elected.

The elections, held on the sidelines of the African Championships which begins Tuesday, received eight nominations for seven spots and saw 31 voters with 17 being the majority.

UWW AfricaThe seven elected members of the UWW Africa Council. (Photo: United World Wrestling Federation / Amirreza Aliasgari)

Elected members

Fouad MESKOUT (MAR)
Mohamed ELSAYED (EGY)
Nestor RAVELOSON (MAD)
Allahjabo OWLO (SUD)
Honore ALLOU (CIV)
Ngom MALICK (SEN)
Urbaine SISSA MBEDY (CMR)

The elected members decided to re-elect Meskout as the President. Sissa Mbedy was elected as the Vice-President while Elsayed was named Secretary General. Raveloson will take the role of Joint Secretary General.