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USA sweeps Grappling Worlds golds

By Gary Abbott / September 12, 2007

ANTALYA, TURKEY – The United States had a dominant performance at the historic first World Grappling Championships, sweeping all nine gold medals in the final event of the World Wrestling Games in Antalya, Turkey, September 9.U.S. sweeps nine gold medals at Grappling World Championships in Antalya, Turkey, Sept. 9 ANTALYA, TURKEY – The United States […]

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US teams at FILA World Games

By Gary Abbott / September 4, 2007

U.S. teams to compete in World Wrestling Games in Antalya, Turkey, Sept. 7-9 USA Wrestling will be sending three teams of athletes to compete at the World Wrestling Games in Antalya, Turkey, September 7-9. Included will be athletes in the international wrestling styles of Sombo, Beach Wrestling and Grappling. This will be the first time […]

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USA Wrestling Grappling World Coaches named

By Gary Abbott / August 14, 2007

Anderson, Townsend named coaches for historic first U.S. Grappling World Team COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO. – USA Wrestling, the national governing body for amateur wrestling, has named Bob Anderson of Redondo Beach, Calif. and Jason Townsend of Las Vegas, Nev. as coaches for the U.S. Grappling World Team, which will compete in Antalya, Turkey on Sept. […]

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One Year from Wrestling/Judo O Trials

By Gary Abbott / June 13, 2007

2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials for Wrestling and Judo will begin one year from today, June 13 The U.S. Olympic Team Trials for Wrestling and Judo, featuring the nation’s top Olympic hopefuls in both exciting sports, will begin exactly one year from today in Las Vegas, Nev. The Trials will be held June 13-15, 2008 […]

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Wrestling/Judo Trials tix on sale June 9

By Gary Abbott / June 8, 2007

Tickets for 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials –Wrestling and Judo to go on sale June 9 Fans of two of the most exciting sports in the Olympic Games can purchase tickets for the U.S. Olympic Team Trials –Wrestling and Judo beginning at 9 a.m. (PDT) on June 9 at www.unlvtickets.com or by calling 866.388.FANS. The […]

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Wrestling/Judo Trials tix on sale June 9

By Gary Abbott / June 8, 2007

Tickets for 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials –Wrestling and Judo to go on sale June 9 Fans of two of the most exciting sports in the Olympic Games can purchase tickets for the U.S. Olympic Team Trials –Wrestling and Judo beginning at 9 a.m. (PDT) on June 9 at www.unlvtickets.com or by calling 866.388.FANS. The […]

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Lindland to host USA Wrestling qualifier

By Gary Abbott / May 11, 2007

Matt Lindland and Team Quest to host a Grappling World Team Trials Qualifier in Olympia, Wash., May 19 2000 Olympic Greco-Roman silver medalist Matt Lindland, one of the world’s most popular mixed martial arts athletes, along with his successful Team Quest club, will host a USA Wrestling sanctioned qualifying event for the U.S. Grappling World […]

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USA Wrestling Grappling Trials qualifiers to date

By Gary Abbott / April 20, 2007

QUALIFIERS FOR UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS U.S. GRAPPLING WORLD TEAM TRIALS (as of April 20) List will be updated after each qualifying event By FILA Weight Class, and qualifying event (This is a projection for the weight classes. Qualified athletes may enter at whatever weight they choose) Men 62 kg/136.5 lbs. Sonny Nohara Grapplers Quest […]

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USA Wrestling Sombo Nationals results

By Gary Abbott / April 17, 2007

U.S. World Team determined at U.S. Sombo Nationals and World Team Trials LAS VEGAS – The 2007 U.S. Sombo World Teams for both men and women were determined at the U.S. Sombo Nationals and World Team Trials, held at the Las Vegas Convention Center on Saturday, April 7. Winners in each weight class were crowned […]

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USA Wrestling Grappling Trials in Vegas

By Gary Abbott / March 22, 2007

USA Wrestling Grappling World Team Trials to be held in Las Vegas, Nev., June 8-10 USA Wrestling has announced that it will host its first U.S. Grappling World Team Trials at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nev., June 8-10. Competition will feature Senior-level men and women. This new event will serve as […]

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