Virginia Tech's Robie Donates Kidney to Father of All-American Wrestler

Norm Latona, the father of two-time Virginia Tech All-American Sam Latona, received a kidney from Hokies head wrestling coach Tony Robie. 

Olympic medalists Elor, Dake Among 16 World Team Trials Champions Qualified For Final X

Sixteen World Team Trials Challenge Tournament champions have been added to the 2025 Final X card, including 2024 Olympic champion Amit Elor and two-time Olympic bronze medalist Kyle Dake, and will compete for coveted spots on Team USA. Final X is set for Saturday, June 14 at Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.

Jon Gordon to Headline SportsLife Wrestling Breakfast at NWCA Convention

The National Wrestling Coaches Association is pleased to announce that best-selling author and renowned speaker Jon Gordon will deliver the keynote address at the SportsLife Wrestling Breakfast, taking place Saturday, August 2, from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. during the 2025 NWCA Annual Convention.

2025 Michigan Chapter Board and Advisors

Front Row (L to R): Ron Gaffner, Edd Bankowski, Jack Provencal, Trina Roe, Doug Willer (President), and Tom Davids (Vice President).

Back Row (L to R): Tom Johnson, Jerry LaJoie, Dan Coon, Jon Brown, John Major, Tom Keen, Greg Czar, and Dan Huggler.

Virginia State Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame Class of 2025

2025 Michigan State Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame Board of Directors

Front Row (L to R): Ron Gaffner, Jerry LaJoie, Jack Provencal, Trina Roe and Doug Willer (President).

Back Row (L to R): Dan Coon (Treasurer), Jon Brown, John Major, Tom Keen, Greg Czar (Secretary) and Tom Davids (Vice President).

New Jersey Chapter Banquet Will Be September 28

The New Jersey Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame has announced that it will present the Lifetime Service to Wrestling award to six honorees on September 28 at the Westin Hotel in Princeton, New Jersey.

Rich Bender Elected to UWW Americas Executive Committee, Appointed Vice President

USA Wrestling Executive Director Rich Bender was elected to serve as a member of UWW Americas Executive Committee and was selected by the organization to the position of Vice-President.