May 22, 2026 8:22 PM
United World Wrestling defers 2026 World Championships in Bahrain citing geopolitical concerns
The United World Wrestling (UWW), the global governing body for the sport, has postponed the 2026 World Championships, originally scheduled to be held in the Kingdom of Bahrain from October 24 to November 1, due to the prevailing geopolitical situation in the region. “United World Wrestling (UWW), in close coordination with the Bahrain Olympic Committee and the Bahrain Wrestling Federation, announces the postponement of the 2026 World Championships originally scheduled to take place from Octo...