United World Wrestling (UWW)
United World Wrestling, also known as UWW, is a State Owned entity headquartered in Switzerland. Founded in 1905, and with an estimated 120 employees, the organization reported $9.2M in revenue as of 2024, functioning as a tier 2 media tech buyer. The company operates as the international governing body for the sport of wrestling, with duties that include overseeing wrestling at the Olympics. It presides over international competitions for various forms of wrestling, including Greco-Roman wrestling, freestyle wrestling for men and women, among others.

2024 Revenue

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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 sports tickets, merchandise and sponsorship, media and TV services and martial arts.
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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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Examples of United World Wrestling (UWW)'s suppliers include SLOMO.TV, Dartfish and EVS Broadcast Equipment.

Example Suppliers

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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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