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Latest · 12 Oct 2026Junior team returns with three medals from the Asian Championships
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Junior team returns with three medals from the Asian Championships

The UAE junior wrestling team has returned home with three medals from the Asian Junior Championships, its strongest continental result since the federation was established in 2023. Saeed Al Ketbi and Abdulla Al Hosani each won bronze in freestyle, while Rashid Al Nuaimi reached the Greco-Roman final at 77 kg and took silver after a close bout.

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Junior team returns with three medals from the Asian Championships

Two bronze medals in freestyle and a silver in Greco-Roman cap the team's strongest continental showing yet.

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Registration opens for the 2026–27 National League

Affiliated clubs can now enter athletes for the four-round league, starting in Abu Dhabi on 14 November.

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Federation signs three-year partnership with Northwind Energy

The agreement supports youth competitions and coach education across the UAE.

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Pearl Coast and Desert Lions shine at the UAE Open Wrestling Cup

Two days of freestyle and Greco-Roman bouts opened the 2026–27 season, with titles shared across seven clubs.

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Summer camps welcome a record 400 young wrestlers

Camps in three emirates introduced children aged 8 to 17 to the basics of the sport.

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What changes on the mat in the 2026–27 season

A short guide to the updated scoring and passivity rules for national competitions.

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Make Her Matter campaign opens new women's classes

The FBMA Women's Wrestling Program adds weekday evening sessions for beginners this season.

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Twenty-four new referees qualify after the Level 1 course

The latest Level 1 course brought new officials to the mat, ready to work at federation events next season.

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National champions crowned in Sharjah

The season’s main event decided national champions in every weight category across freestyle and Greco-Roman.

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Beach Wrestling Series opens on Kite Beach

The first stop of the national beach series brought fast standing bouts to the sand in Dubai.

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Al Mutaraha heritage night draws a full house in Al Ain

Invited wrestlers celebrated traditional Emirati wrestling at the first Al Mutaraha Heritage Cup.

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Winter camp closes the year on the mat

Five mornings of training and a friendly tournament for young wrestlers during the winter break.

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Emirates Wrestling Center opens its doors to the public

The federation’s own training center now welcomes youth, junior, senior and women’s sessions every week.

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New coaching workshop series launches for club coaches

Practical workshops help club coaches teach fundamentals safely and plan effective sessions.

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