Distinguished Member Slay Will Direct SportsLife Wrestling and Launch G1 Training Center in Arkansas

Olympic gold medalist Brandon Slay, a Distinguished Member inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame in 2016, will take on a dual role as Executive Director of SportsLife Wrestling, a Christian-based leadership development organization, and Head Coach of the G1 Training Center, a new training facility focused on the development of youth, elite high school, and senior level wrestlers.

Greg Strobel Leadership Academy Enjoys Successful Fundraiser

The Greg Strobel 30-Day Challenge continues to provide an opportunity to participate in a cause that honors the messages and teachings Greg, a Distinguished Member inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame in 2012, valued and stood for throughout his life, which provides the foundation for the Greg Strobel Leadership Academy (GSLA).

With the support of challenge participants and generous supporters, this year’s Challenge raised nearly $10,000.00. It was because of everyone’s effort, dedication, and passion that it was another great 30-days!

How Wyatt Hendrickson's NCAA Upset Created Momentum for New National Duals Invitational

The National Duals Invitational is a new college wrestling tournament set to debut later this year at the BOK Center in Tulsa. It’s the brainchild of Chad Richison, the Paycom founder, and the tournament's $1 million purse has turned heads.

Hall of Fame Announces Dave Schultz High School Excellence Award State Winners

The National Wrestling Hall of Fame on Thursday announced the state winners of the Dave Schultz High School Excellence Award (DSHSEA). 

The Hall of Fame’s High School Excellence Awards are proudly sponsored by the Hyman Family, whose generous support and passion for the sport help ensure the continued recognition and development of wrestling’s next generation. 

Final National Girls High School Team Rankings Released

The committee which selects the National Girls High School Rankings for individual athletes, which includes representation from the National Wrestling Hall of Fame, USA Wrestling and FloWrestling, has released its final national high school team ranking for the 2024-25 season. 

This ranking includes public and private schools at the high school level from all states, including states with official girls state championship events as well as those with unofficial girls state championships. All of the state high school championships for girls have been completed for the season. 

The top two teams have remained the same since the February ranking with No. 1 Wyoming Seminary (Pa.) and No. 2 Broken Arrow High School (Okla.).

Hall of Fame Announces Tricia Saunders High School Excellence Award State Winners

The National Wrestling Hall of Fame on Wednesday announced the state winners of the Tricia Saunders High School Excellence Award (TSHSEA). 

The Hall of Fame’s High School Excellence Awards are proudly sponsored by the Hyman Family, whose generous support and passion for the sport help ensure the continued recognition and development of wrestling’s next generation. 

Nanea Estrella Named Inaugural Female Big Ten Jackie Robinson Community & Impact Award Winner

Nanea Estrella, who was the Hawaii and National winner of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame's Tricia Saunders High School Excellence Award in 2020, is the inaugural female winner of the Big Ten Jackie Robinson Community & Impact Award.

The award recognizes student-athletes whose significant community service contributions align with Jackie Robinson's legacy of courage, determination, teamwork, persistence, integrity, citizenship, justice, commitment, and excellence.

Blades Named USA Wrestling Women’s College Wrestler of the Year

Kennedy Blades, a junior at the University of Iowa, was voted the 2025 winner of the USA Wrestling Women’s College Wrestler of the Year Award, which goes to the nation’s best college wrestler annually.

In her first collegiate season with the Hawkeyes, Blades recorded a 25-0 record, which included a 100% bonus rate, 23 technical falls and two pins. She earned the 160-pound title at the 2025 National Collegiate Women’s Wrestling Championships and was named Outstanding Wrestler of the event. Her efforts also helped Iowa claim it’s second-straight national team title.