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UAE Youth Wrestling Festival

Third edition

20–22 Oct 2026Daily from 16:00 UAE timeZayed Sports City, Abu Dhabi
Date and time
20–22 Oct 2026Daily from 16:00 UAE time
Venue
Zayed Sports CityAbu DhabiGet Directions (opens in a new tab)
Category
Community Activity
Series / round
Third edition
Discipline
Freestyle · Beach Wrestling
Eligibility
U15 · U17 · Open to All
Entry type
Open Registration
Overview

About the Event

Three evenings of open mats, coaching clinics and friendly bouts for young wrestlers aged 10 to 17, with taster sessions for families who are new to the sport.

Clubs from across the UAE brought their youth squads, and federation coaches ran beginner sessions on the beach wrestling sand arena.

Timings in UAE time

Event Schedule

Tuesday 20 October

  1. Doors open and registration desk
  2. Beginner taster sessionsFamilies welcome
  3. Club showcase boutsU15

Wednesday 21 October

  1. Coaching clinic: stance and motion
  2. Friendly boutsU15 · U17
  3. Beach wrestling on sand

Thursday 22 October

  1. Open mats
  2. Festival finals and medal ceremonyU17
  3. Close
Take part

Participation Information

Open Registration

Club squads were registered by their coaches. Individual taster places are full.

Entry deadline
15 October 2026
Fees
Free entry

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