#WorldRefugeeDay

World Refugee Day 2021

By United World Wrestling Press

CORSIER-SUR-VEVEY, Switzerland (June 20) — Today, in cooperation with UNHCR and the International Olympic Committee, United World Wrestling stands together with refugees across the world in raising awareness for those who continue to preserve while searching for a brighter future -- including wrestling’s own Aker AL-OBAIDI.

Last week, Al-Obaidi was named to the IOC Refugee Team for the Tokyo Olympic Games. The Iraqi-refugee currently resides and wrestles in Austria and will compete in his first Olympic Games this August. "This is one of the most beautiful moments in my life, said Al-Obaidi. "I am so happy that this dream has come true. I have imagined this situation so many times. Now I will do everything to be well prepared in Tokyo!“

After the announcement, United World Wrestling’s President, Mr. Nenad LALOVIC said, “We are proud of Aker, He has worked hard to achieve his goals on and off the mat. We are in full support of his career and share in his excitement for competing in Tokyo this summer.”

To learn more about World Refugee Day, visit: https://www.unhcr.org/world-refugee-day.html
 

 

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Watch Live: Asian U20 Championships, 2025

By United World Wrestling Press

BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan (July 10) -- The Asian U20 Championships begins on Wednesday in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan with Greco-Roman. Women's Wrestling will be held after Greco and Freestyle at the end.

To watch the Asian U20 Championships live, click here -- MAT A, MAT B and MAT C

Asian U20 Championships Entry List 

For all results click here: Asian U20 Championships Results

For live match order, click here: Asian U20 Championships live

For full schedule, click here: Asian U20 Championships schedule

For all photos from Asian U20 Championships, click here.