#OffTheMat

Olympic wrestling champion Burroughs answers fan questions

By Eric Olanowski

ACAPULCO, Mexico (July 15) --- Olympic champion Jordan BURROUGHS (USA) went #OffTheMat with United World Wrestling to answer questions sent in by his fans.

Here are some of the questions the five-time world champion was asked:
- If you could change anything from your career, what would it be?
- Who is the most underrated wrestler?
- What will you do after you retire?
- What made you push harder?
- What’s your favorite activity outside of wrestling?
- What’s your favorite pair of Jordans? 
- What’s the best moment of your career?
- Who’s the GOAT?

#development

UWW, KNUS and Kazakhstan Sign MoU

By United World Wrestling Press

ASTANA, Kazakhstan (July 2) -- United World Wrestling has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Kazakh National University of Sports and the Kazakhstan Wrestling Federation to further the development of wrestling and promote sports education.

The MoU was signed on Thursday in Astana by UWW President Nenad LALOVIC, KNUS Rector Tursynzada KUANGALIYEVA, and Kazakhstan Wrestling Federation President Yerkin OKASSOV.

The agreement aims to strengthen cooperation in sports education, and the continued development of wrestling through joint initiatives and knowledge sharing.

During the ceremony, KNUS also conferred the title of Honorary Professor upon Lalovic in recognition of outstanding contributions to the advancement of sports education, scientific research, international academic cooperation, and the global sports community.

Nenad LALOVIC

Lalovic thanked the founder of the University Nurasyl MEDEU, Rector Kuangaliyeva, the management, staff and students of the university along with representatives of the Kazakhstan Wrestling Federation.

Astana will host the 2026 World Championships from October 24 to November 1 at Barys Arena, marking the return of the flagship event to the Kazakh capital seven years after it last staged the championships.