United World Wrestling (UWW)

https://uww.org
https://www.linkedin.com/company/united-world-wrestling/

United World Wrestling, also known as UWW, is a state-owned organization headquartered in Switzerland. Founded in 1905, it employs approximately 120 individuals and reported $9.2M in revenue as of 2024. The organization functions as a tier 2 media tech buyer. It serves as the international governing body for the sport of wrestling, with duties that include overseeing wrestling at the Olympics. UWW presides 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

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United World Wrestling (UWW) donated wrestling mats to the Mauritius National Wrestling and Allied Games Association on April 28, 2026, through its partner Taishan Sports, supporting the Olympic Solidarity/UWW Regional Development Program. Previously, on February 21, 2026, UWW announced a strategic partnership with AIGA, appointing Tolegen Kumarov to lead world grappling within the UWW structure. This move signals a focus on systematic expansion, international competition development, and the pursuit of Olympic recognition for grappling. Earlier, concluding on February 9, 2026, UWW collaborated with FIJLKAM to organize a Level 3 Technical Course for coaches in Cesenatico, Italy, held 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, search, social, and retail media 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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May

18th

2026

01:35

Events, Emerging Tech, Wrestling, B2B Tag

UWW Signs MoU with Smoothcomp for Grappling, Amateur MMA

CORSIER-SUR-VEVEY, Switzerland (May 18) -- United World Wrestling (UWW) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Smoothcomp AB to collaborate in the areas of event management systems, competition software, and digital solutions for UWW Associated Styles, including Grappling, Pankration, and Amateur MMA.

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May

15th

2026

08:54

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United World Wrestling Fully Restores Russian and Belarusian Athletes With Flags and Anthems

United World Wrestling (UWW) has completely restored the rights of Russian and Belarusian athletes, permitting them to compete without restrictions across all age categories, Ukrainian public broadcaster Suspilne reported on May 15. Under the updated participation rules, wrestlers from both nations will now compete under their national flags at every level, including the senior division.

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May

9th

2026

22:35

Events, Wrestling, B2B Tag

United World Wrestling announced that Las Vegas will host the 2027 Senior World Wrestling Championships at the Thomas & Mack Center, University of Las Vegas, Nevada. It will be held from September 11

LAS VEGAS (May 10) -- The 2027 World Championships will be held in Las Vegas, United States. United World Wrestling and USA Wrestling have announced that next year's Senior World Championships, that will also serve as the first Olympic qualifier for 2028 LA Games, will be held at the historic Thomas & Mack Center, University of Las Vegas, Nevada from September 11 to 19.

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Apr

28th

2026

05:34

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UWW Donates Mats to Mauritius for Regional Development Project

MAURITUS (April 27) -- United World Wrestling has donated wrestling mats to the Mauritius National Wrestling and Allied Games Association. The mats were provided through UWW’s partner and sponsor, Taishan Sports, in support of the Olympic Solidarity/ UWW Regional Development Program.

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Mar

5th

2026

18:30

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Effects of post-match foam rolling, static stretching, and passive rest on acute cardiac-autonomic, hemodynamic, and neuromuscular recovery in national wrestlers

Abstract Practical strategies that facilitate rapid restoration of cardiovascular and neuromuscular function are needed to support the short recovery window between matches in high-level wrestling tournaments. This study compared the effects of post-match foam rolling (FR), static stretching (SS), and passive rest (PR) on cardiac-autonomic, hemodynamic, and neuromuscular performance markers in national-level wrestlers.

SpringerLink

Feb

21st

2026

18:30

Partnerships and Alliances, Wrestling, B2B Tag

United World Wrestling Announces Partnership With Aiga, Aims to Get Grappling in the Olympic Games

In a development for the global grappling community, United World Wrestling has announced a strategic partnership with AIGA and the appointment of Tolegen Kumarov to lead world grappling within the UWW structure. The decision signals a new chapter for the discipline, one centered on systematic expansion, international competition development, and the pursuit of Olympic recognition.

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Feb

9th

2026

03:32

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Italy Organizes UWW Level 3 Technical Course for Coaches

CESEBATICO, Italy (February 9) -- A United World Wrestling Level 3 Technical Course for coaches was successfully organized in Cesenatico, Italy from January 5 to 9, 2026. The course was organized in collaboration with UWW and the FIJLKAM.

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25th

2026

18:30

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Jan

20th

2026

21:10

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Zagreb Open 2026 wrestling entry list

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Jan

12th

2026

09:05

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12th

2026

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12th

2026

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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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