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2024 Oregon - NWHOF Inducts 10

2024 Illinois Chapter Inductees

The Illinois Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame inducted its Class of 2024 at the DoubleTree by Hilton ballroom in front of over 170 family, friends and guests of some of Illinois wrestling’s finest legends. The event was held in Alsip, IL on Sunday, October 6, 2024

This year’s class included (Pictured: front row left to right): Pete Alber (Dakota, Lifetime Service), Dru Goodman (Riverwoods, Outstanding American), Mike Matozzi (Hinsdale South, Lifetime Service), Ed Giese (Fenton, Lifetime Service); Back Row: Jim Chaloupka (Berwyn, Lifetime Service), John Welter (Fox Lake, Lifetime Service), and Adam Sikes (Lake Zurich, Medal of Courage).

Oklahoma Chapter Banquet Draws Record Crowd of 435

The Oklahoma Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame's banquet on October 6 had 435 people in attendance, making it the largest crowd to ever attend this very special event and easily shattering the record established in 2023.  

1st Annual Colorado Chapter TopGolf Tournament

A fun event on November 17, which includes an afternoon of friendly competition and socializing with other wrestling fans and Hall of Fame supporters.

U.S. Wrestling Foundation Launches Third National Campaign to Further Increase Participation in Wrestling

The U.S. Wrestling Foundation has officially launched the third national #LetsWrestle campaign to help more high school students prepare for lifelong success and to learn how to overcome challenges through the values of wrestling.

National Girls High School Preseason Rankings, Pound-For-Pound Rankings Released

The National Wrestling Hall of Fame, USA Wrestling and FloWrestling have published the Preseason Rankings for high school girls wrestlers for the 2024-25 season.

Photo of Taina Fernandez by Kostadin Andonov, United World Wrestling

Wrestle Like A Girl Recognizes Former ESPN Executive, espnW Founder Laura Gentile with Adrienne Arsht Leadership Award

Wrestle Like A Girl names former ESPN Executive and espnW Founder, Laura Gentile as Adrienne Arsht Leadership Award recipient for her advocacy and unwavering commitment to women in sports and the support of women’s sports across the industry.

Taylor Becomes No. 1 Seed at 92 kg at World Team Trials

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