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#WrestleOslo Day Five Finals Preview

Wednesday, October 6, 2021 - 16:39 By Eric Olanowski

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Tonight's finals feature a pair of Tokyo Olympic medalists and three athletes looking to make herstory for their nations.

The gold-medal matches kick off at 18:00 (local time) and can be followed live on www.uww.org.

Wednesday's Final Matches:
50kg - Sarah HILDEBRANDT ?? vs. Remina YOSHIMOTO ??
53kg - Akari FUJINAMI ?? vs. Iulia LEORDA ??
65kg - Irina RINGACI ?? vs. Miwa MORIKAWA ??
76kg - Adeline GRAY ?? vs. Epp MAEE ??

Obituary

Famed Germany coach Ostermann passes away

Thursday, August 28, 2025 - 11:54 By United World Wrestling Press

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CORSIER-SUR-VEVEY, Switzerland (August 28) -- Heinz OSTERMANN, former head coach of Germany, passed away at the age of 85 in the night of August 26–27, 2025.

Ostermann dedicated more than 25 years of his life as national coach, leading German athletes to 9 Olympic medals, 32 World Championship medals and 60 European Championship medals. Beyond these outstanding achievements, he was known as a mentor and role model for generations of wrestlers.

The German Wrestling Federation will honor his memory with great respect and gratitude. Ostermann will be remembered internationally as one of the most influential German wrestling coaches of his time.

United World Wrestling sends it condolences to the Ostermann family.