Leydecker Looks to Defend U20 World Title

A quartet of age-group World champions is set to represent the U.S. in women’s freestyle at the 2026 U20 World Championships in Bratislava, Slovakia. Women’s freestyle action at Sportova Hala Mladost commences on Tuesday, August 18 and continues through Friday, August 21.

Team USA women's freestyle team members Gretchen Donally, Piper Fowler, Caley Graber, Everest Leydecker and Taylor Whiting are all winners of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame's Tricia Saunders High School Excellence Award.

The first of three women’s freestyle groups begins competition on Tuesday, August 18. Group one (50-53-72 kg) wrestles Tuesday and Wednesday, with group two (55-62-65-76 kg) competing on Wednesday and Thursday. Group three (57-59-68 kg) rounds out action on Thursday and Friday.

Wrestlers In Business Network Encouraging Employers to Hire Wrestlers

MANHEIM, Pa. - The Wrestlers in Business Network, an operating division of the National Wrestling Coaches Association, invites employers and wrestling professionals to participate in the WIBN Virtual Career Fair on Thursday, October 1, 2026, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Eastern Time.

Registration is now open. The first 25 employers to register will receive complimentary admission to the next virtual career fair at no additional cost. More than half of those 25 spots have already been claimed since registration opened October 5.

Last year's virtual career fair attracted over 1,200 registrants. Follow-up surveys showed that the vast majority of participating employers had two to three prospects formally apply and advance to the interview stage as a direct result of the event. The fair produced qualified candidates who moved forward in the hiring process, not just visibility or resume collection.

National Wrestling Hall of Fame Executive Director Search

The National Wrestling Hall of Fame & Museum's Board of Governors is still accepting applications for its Executive Director position.

The board seeks a passionate and credible Champion of the NWHOF’s vision, mission and values who will steward the institution’s legacy while propelling it into a new era of innovation, growth, and impact.

U.S. Sending Talented Lineups to 2026 U20 World Championships in Slovakia

A talented crew of 30 Americans heads to the 2026 U20 World Championships next week in Bratislava, Slovakia, with six past age-group World champions at the tip of the spear.

The rosters include National Wrestling Hall of Fame Tricia Saunders High School Excellence Award winners Gretchen Donally, Piper Fowler, Caley Graber, Everest Leydecker and Taylor Whiting and Dave Schultz High School Excellence Award winners Jayden James, Landon Robideau, Dreshaun Ross, Manuel Saldate, Aaron Seidel, Aeoden Sinclair and Nicholas Sorrow.

The U20 World Championships span eight days of competition—Greco-Roman kicks off the event and will compete August 16-19, women’s freestyle is set for August 18-21, and men’s freestyle wraps things up August 20-23.

FloWrestling is the host broadcast partner of United World Wrestling in the U.S. market.

Episode 10 of 𝑺𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒔 𝑭𝒓𝒐𝒎 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑹𝒆𝒔𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒆 Now Available

Episode 10 of 𝑺𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒔 𝑭𝒓𝒐𝒎 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑹𝒆𝒔𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒆 is now available featuring Olympic gold medalist, four-time World champion and three-time NCAA champion Kyle Snyder.

Host Shane Sparks visits with Snyder about wrestling without fear, his historic matches on the college and world stage, and the mindset it takes to be a champion.

More than a conversation, 𝑺𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒔 𝑭𝒓𝒐𝒎 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑹𝒆𝒔𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒆 is a look inside the culture, the grind and the legacy of our great sport.

Dan Gable Museum to Host “A Day with Dan Gable” in Omaha, Nebraska

The National Wrestling Hall of Fame Dan Gable Museum invites the wrestling community to attend “A Day with Dan Gable sponsored by Wrestlers In Business Network - Heartland Chapter” on Sunday, September 27, at the University of Nebraska Omaha’s Lee & Helene Sapp Fieldhouse in Omaha, Nebraska.

The event will bring together wrestling legends, former teammates, coaches, and fans for an afternoon of celebrating the sport of wrestling while honoring the outstanding career and contributions of Mike Denney and other celebrities.  

Hall of Fame Launches "What It Means Wednesdays" Video Series

Continuing its 50th Anniversary celebration, the National Wrestling Hall of Fame is launching "What It Means Wednesdays," a new weekly video series featuring national honorees reflecting on what it means to be recognized by the Hall of Fame.

The series is made possible through a generous gift from longtime wrestling and Hall of Fame supporter Dr. Robert Garrett. 

The first video, featuring 2023 Distinguished Member Rich Bender, will premiere Wednesday, August 5, at 12 p.m. CT across the Hall of Fame's social media channels. 

A new video will be released each Wednesday, with more than 50 national honorees scheduled to be featured throughout the series.

Upstate New York Chapter July 2026 Newsletter

Upstate New York Chapter July 2026 newsletter shares updates about honorees, upcoming events, and more.