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A grandmother from rural Australia accidentally became one of the world's leading sumo wrestling experts after snapping a single photo in Japan. Now at 73, Katrina Watts leads the International Sumo Federation while still making award-winning jams at home. #
A Colorado high school wrestling team made history by clinching their first-ever state championship, powered by three individual champions who rallied around one simple motto. The Highland Huskies scored 111 points to edge out their closest competitor by just 5.5 points in a nail-biting finish.
A high school wrestling team in West Virginia won their regional championship while honoring the memory of a beloved assistant coach who passed away earlier this year. The emotional victory came down to the final match, with Washington High edging out rival Hedgesville by just 5.5 points.
A small Georgian village has revived Berikaoba, a centuries-old pagan spring festival featuring masked performers, traditional wrestling, and joyful chaos. What nearly disappeared under Soviet rule now thrives again, thanks to one determined teacher.
Andrew Kurka's wrestling dreams ended when an ATV accident left him partially paralyzed at 13, but he found a new path to glory as a Paralympic gold medalist. Now 34, he's heading to his final Paralympic Games in Italy this March.
Over 1,300 high school wrestlers competed at Ball Arena this weekend, with 84 individual champions crowned across six classifications. Six teams took home state titles, including Highland capturing its first-ever championship and Pomona shattering its own state record.
After nearly two decades of close calls, Waynedale High School's wrestling team finally claimed their first state championship with a dramatic comeback victory. The win marks the first state duals title in Wayne County history.
After nearly a decade of waiting, Robbinsville High School's wrestling team claimed their second state championship with a commanding victory. The Black Knights dominated their competition, proving that patience and persistence pay off.
Pro wrestler Joe Hendry went from viral sensation to WWE champion in less than a year, proving that believing in yourself can turn dreams into reality. The Scottish athlete credits persistence and giving himself "permission to win" as the keys to his breakthrough success.
A small-town Michigan high school just made history when their girls wrestling team claimed the school's first-ever district championship. Seven Falcons athletes are now heading to regionals after their groundbreaking victory.
Pennsylvania high school wrestler Brenda Banks just completed a perfect district championship weekend, improving her season record to 30-0 and extending her winning streak to 58 matches. Five talented athletes from Schuylkill League just punched their tickets to the Southeast Regional Championships.
After 71 years of competition, the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire wrestling team just made program history by winning their first outright conference championship. Three individual champions and nine top-three finishers powered the Blugolds to an unforgettable victory on their home mat.
A Maryland high school wrestling team turned a critics' insult into their rallying cry while dominating their sport for five consecutive years. South Carroll just claimed their fifth straight state championship, proving doubters wrong with dedication and teamwork.
The Russell Lady Broncos wrestling team just made school history, claiming their first-ever regional championship and sending eight athletes to state. Four freshmen are among the champions heading to compete at the state tournament in Hays. ##
Paul Morad from Florissant, Missouri just earned a Guinness World Record for identifying 35 WWE entrance songs in one minute. His love for wrestling music turned a YouTube challenge into an officially certified world achievement.
Ancient sumo wrestling is having a modern moment as thousands of international tourists pack tournaments and training sessions across Tokyo. For the second year running, all 90 days of matches sold out.
Zion Clark, a championship wrestler born without legs, will face UFC heavyweight Valter Walker in a groundbreaking grappling match this Friday. The unusual matchup started from social media buzz and could open doors for more adaptive athletes in combat sports.
A South Carolina high school wrestling team made history by winning their first state championship in a nail-biting 34-31 victory. The dramatic win came down to the final match, with Clover High defeating the team that had beaten them earlier in the season.
Two Omaha high schools dominated Nebraska's state wrestling championships, with one team claiming its first title in 13 years and another securing its fourth straight crown. The victories showcase years of dedication finally paying off for young athletes across the state.
Spalding junior Taina Fernandez just shattered a glass ceiling in Maryland high school wrestling. She became the first girl ever to win an MIAA championship title with a last-second takedown.
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