National Wrestling Media Association Announces 2023-24 Award Winners

The National Wrestling Media Association is proud to announce the recipients of its annual media and journalism awards for the 2023-24 coverage season.

Jordan Burroughs, Kyle Klingman, Sam Janicki, TheMat.com, Baschamania, Leandra Harasta and Madie Brink are this year’s group of awards recipients.

National Duals Invitational, Sponsored by Paycom, Brings High-Stakes Wrestling to Tulsa

The National Duals Invitational, sponsored by Paycom, will bring 16 of the top NCAA Division I teams to the BOK Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma on Nov. 15-16.

Ticket details and the full roster of teams competing will be announced on or before July 15.

2025 Massachusetts Hall of Fame Banquet

Come join the Massachusetts Chapter and the wrestling community as we celebrate the Class of 2023 on Saturday, April 5th at 6:00 PM in the Four Points by Sheraton Norwood Hotel!!

NCAA Adds Women’s Wrestling as 91st Championship

The NCAA added women's wrestling as its 91st championship sport, providing another athletics opportunity for female athletes to compete. Divisions I, II and III approved the addition at the Association's annual Convention this week in Nashville, Tennessee.  

The Next Level Scholarship is Back

For the sixth year, the National Wrestling Hall of Fame Florida Chapter is offering a scholarship opportunity to boys and girls Florida wrestlers.

The $1000 scholarship opportunity is available to any qualified athlete who will continue their wrestling career at the collegiate level.

Lee vs. Ono Headlines FloWrestling Night in America

Olympic silver medalist and three-time NCAA champion Spencer Lee of the United States will wrestle Japan’s world champion Masanosuke Ono of Japan on February 26 at Xtreme Arena in Coralville, Iowa.

This super match and a match between Olympic medalist Aaron Brooks and World medalist Zahid Valencia will headline a full card of wrestling during FloWrestling Night In America.

A Coach In Wrestling and Life: Southwest Florida Wrestling Legend Kris Hayward Passes Away

Kris Hayward, who received the Lifetime Service to Wrestling award from the Florida Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame in 2016, passed away on January 8 after battling health issues in recent years.

Congratulations to the Florida Chapter's Class of 2025.

Congratulations to the Florida Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame's Class of 2025.