United World Wrestling, also known as UWW, is a state-owned entity headquartered in Switzerland. Founded in 1905 and employing approximately 120 individuals, the organization reported $9.2M in revenue as of 2024 and is identified as a tier 2 media tech buyer. As an international governing body, it primarily focuses on spectator sports. Its duties include overseeing wrestling at the Olympics and presiding over international competitions for various forms of wrestling, including Greco-Roman wrestling, and freestyle wrestling for men and women.

2024 Revenue

Founded

1905

Headcount

117

Headquarters

Switzerland

Primary Segment

Spectator Sports

Ownership

State Owned

News Summary:

United World Wrestling announced a strategic partnership with AIGA on February 21, 2026, appointing Tolegen Kumarov to lead world grappling within its structure. This decision aims to systematically expand the discipline, develop international competition, and pursue Olympic recognition for grappling. Previously, UWW collaborated with FIJLKAM to organize a Level 3 Technical Course for coaches in Cesenatico, Italy, which ran from January 5 to 9, 2026.

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United World Wrestling (UWW) offers 19 products in the sports and media and telecoms services industries. United World Wrestling (UWW)'s product portfolio comprises of martial arts, sports tickets, merchandise and sponsorship and media and TV services.
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United World Wrestling (UWW)'s revenues were less than $25M in 2024. Caretta Research has split United World Wrestling (UWW)'s revenue into 4 different product categories, the largest of which is other. For full access to United World Wrestling (UWW)'s revenue breakdown subscribe to Caretta Portal.
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United World Wrestling (UWW) sells broadcasting rights of its 15 wrestling competitions to 4 companies globally, covering 2 countries. United World Wrestling (UWW)'s rights holders include YouTube. United World Wrestling (UWW) currently holds broadcasting rights for sports competitions including wrestling.

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