Established 2023

About the Federation

Established in 2023, the UAE Wrestling Federation works to expand participation, develop talent and build a strong foundation for wrestling across the country. Supporting national objectives in youth development and sporting excellence, the Federation prepares Emirati athletes to compete at regional, continental and international levels.

Wrestling is part of the UAE’s sporting heritage, practised and passed down through generations. The Federation recognises this connection to Emirati heritage and national identity while working to develop the sport for future generations.

Vision, mission and values

Our Direction

Our Vision

Empowering UAE wrestling into a globally recognised force

Our Mission

Foster and promote the spirit of wrestling by investing in the potential of our athletes

Our Values

Excellence

Achieving ambitions and striving for the highest standards.

Heritage

Promoting Emirati heritage and innovation to continue improvement and development.

Leadership

Developing sports leaders to inspire the next generation.

Integrity

Ensuring fairness and transparency in all actions.

Respect

Creating an environment that promotes respect and inclusivity.

Our Objectives

Mass Participation

Broaden participation in wrestling across the UAE, creating opportunities for people from different communities to discover and take part in the sport.

Talent Development

Identify and nurture promising athletes through structured training, development pathways and competitive opportunities.

Elite Performance

Prepare and support high-performing athletes to represent the UAE and compete at the highest international levels.

Our brands

Brand Architecture

One federation, one home club and the competitions that carry its name.

UAEWF
Master Brand / Federation Authority
Emirates Wrestling Center (EWC)
UAEWF Club
UAEWF Competitions

H.E. Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of the UAE Wrestling Federation

Chairman's Message

⁦Wrestling has been popular in the Arab world for many generations and is a longstanding element of Emirati heritage. Today, the UAE Wrestling Federation is bringing this sport into a new era in Abu Dhabi. This is part of a wider mission to make the emirate not just the destination for wrestling in the region, but a global hotspot for professional sports — providing our youth with opportunities to gain confidence and hone their fitness while nurturing future champions who will proudly raise the profile of the United Arab Emirates on the world stage.⁩

H.E. Mohamed Khalifa Al MubarakChairman of the UAE Wrestling Federation

Leadership