Development

Jordan Hosts Level I Technical Course

By United World Wrestling Press

CORSIER-SUR-VEVEY (May 10) – The Jordanian Olympic Committee with the support of Olympic Solidarity and in collaboration of the Jordan Wrestling Federation, hosted a Level I technical course for coaches  February 4-8 in Amman.

The course was conducted by UWW Educator Batbayar BUYANDELGER (MGL) and gathered 21 participants and was followed by an "Introduction to Refereeing" conducted by fellow UWW Educator Sherif HALAWA (EGY).

Jordan is among the first nations to benefit from the launch of the development initiative to assist developing nations in organizing national wrestling competitions. To ensure that lessons were well-received the participants at both courses took part in the organization and delivery of the competition, which included 20 cadet and junior level boys and 7 national referees.

The budget of $3000 was allocated for the event, with the Jordan Wrestling Federation offering positive feedback on their experience.  

In order to encourage grassroots development of smaller wrestling national federations, UWW is encouraging countries to organize at least one competition per year, and when possible that will be supported and assisted by UWW in conjunction of an Olympic Solidarity Technical Course for Coaches.

“The aim is to promote the sport of wrestling in Jordan and the region. Middle-East countries have a strong wrestling history with great potential for development, this is why we want to assist them in their development process.” said Ms. Deqa Niamkey, UWW Development Director. “ Following the first project in Burundi, we received many requests of technical courses for coaches and a high demand to host national competitions right after the educational courses. UWW expert educators, are contributing tremendously to this growth and I trust these events will contribute tremendously to the growth of wrestling.”

2026 U20 Asian Championships

U20 Asian Wrestling Championships: Watch Live Streaming, Brackets, Results

By United World Wrestling Press

PATTAYA, Thailand (June 29) -- The U20 Asian Championships kicks off in Pattaya, Thailand from Wednesday with Greco-Roman, followed by Women's Wrestling and then Freestyle.

LIVE MATCH ORDER | WATCH GRECO-ROMAN LIVE

The U20 Asian Wrestling Championships will run from July 1 to 5 with 120 medals up for grabs. Iran, India, Japan, Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan remain the strongest countries in the mix.

Full schedule of the U20 Asian Championships 2026, click here.

The live streaming of the U20 Asian Wrestling Championships will be free on uww.org and the UWW App: Download UWW+ App on Apple's App Store | Google Play Store

 

Complete list of wrestlers participating, results, live streaming, brackets, team standing, and photos.

ENTRIES | BRACKETS | RESULTS | NEWS | TEAM RANKING | PHOTOS

Full schedule of the U20 Asian Championships:

Day 1 - July 1, Wednesday

Greco-Roman Qualification Rounds & Semifinals: 55kg, 63kg, 77kg, 87kg, 130kg - 10:30 hours onwards
Greco-Roman Repechage Rounds: 55kg, 63kg, 77kg, 87kg, 130kg - after semifinals
Greco-Roman Final Medal Bouts: 55kg, 63kg, 77kg, 87kg, 130kg - 18:00 hours

Day 2 - July 2, Thursday

Greco-Roman Qualification Rounds & Semifinals: 60kg, 67kg, 72kg, 82kg, 97kg - 10:30 hours onwards
Greco-Roman Repechage Rounds: 60kg, 67kg, 72kg, 82kg, 97kg - after semifinals
Greco-Roman Final Medal Bouts: 60kg, 67kg, 72kg, 82kg, 97kg - 18:00 hours

Day 3 - July 3, Friday

Women's Wrestling Qualification Rounds & Semifinals: All 10 weight classes - 10:30 hours onwards
Women's Wrestling Repechage Rounds: All 10 weight classes - after semifinals
Women's Wrestling Final Medal Bouts: All 10 weight classes - 18:00 hours

Day 4 - July 4, Saturday

Freestyle Qualification Rounds & Repechage: 57kg, 65kg, 70kg, 79kg, 97kg - 10:30 hours onwards
Freestyle Repechage Rounds: 57kg, 65kg, 70kg, 79kg, 97kg - after semifinals
Freestyle Final Medal Bouts: 57kg, 65kg, 70kg, 79kg, 97kg - 18:00 hours

Day 5 - July 5, Sunday

Freestyle Qualification Rounds & Semifinals: 61kg, 74kg, 86kg, 92kg, 125kg - 10:30 hours onwards
Freestyle Repechage Rounds: 61kg, 74kg, 86kg, 92kg, 125kg - after semifinals
Freestyle Final Medal Bouts: 61kg, 74kg, 86kg, 92kg, 125kg - 18:00 hours

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