Wrestling federation returns to roots

World amateur wrestling body FILA has brought its campaign to save the sport in the Olympics to its birthplace, Greece. FILA, with the help of the Greek wrestling federation, has organised a senior international tournament in Olympia this weekend to…

A risky change for college wrestling?

There is an idea being floated for college wrestling to bring together the dual and individual national tournaments. I have a feeling that the immediate feeling among coaches and fans of the sport would be a negative one. There is…

The Perfect Storm of Olympic Politics

With sports leaders gathering in St. Petersburg, Russia, this week for a global convention, three high-profile campaigns will be played out at the same time in an unusual confluence of issues that will set the tone for the future of…