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Ed Duncan
April 7, 2026
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Medals and Smiles..Team USA displays their beach hardware (not pictured: silver medalist Ryder Schulte)
Medals and Smiles..Team USA displays their beach hardware (not pictured: silver medalist Ryder Schulte)
U.S. wrestlers earn gold and silver at Open Masters Games in Abu Dhabi Article submitted by Mark Dollins Abu Dhabi, UAE- As beach wrestling continues its global expansion, opportunities for masters-level competitors are growing alongside it. In mid-February, the Open Masters Games in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, provided a major international platform, where U.S. athletes Mike Clark (Louisville, Ky.) and Mark Dollins (Connecticut) delivered podium performances against a deep international field. The Open Masters Games, organized by the International Masters Games Association (IMGA), drew more than 23,000 competitors across 37 sports in the UAE capital city. Competition spanned multiple age divisions beginning at 30+ through 55+, highlighting the sport’s accessibility and continued growth worldwide. The IMGA has since transitioned to the World Master Sport brand as part of its global expansion. Clark captured gold in the 35+ division at
Talented US Squad Set to Kick Off 2026 International Beach Competitions Panama City, Panama– 2025 U17 World Team member Talon Worden isn’t new to beach wrestling. Then again, he’s not “old” either. Last summer Worden represented Team USA as the youngest member of the U17 delegation competing in Katerini, Greece. Next weekend Worden is back on the sand to help lead the US contingent of two men and five women in the first major international beach event of the season. On the men’s side, Rodney Sabin and U17 Beach World team member Talon Worden make up the U.S. squad competing in beach wrestling. On the women’s side, Joaquin Chacon, Ryder Schulte, Aleia Apostol, Aubree Gutierrez and Matilda Hruby will look to continue Team USA’s strong success in women’s age group competitions. All will compete in other styles during the week
Special Guest Blog from UWW Beach Committee Member Oyan Nazariani Dakar 2026: The Olympic Year for Beach Wrestling The upcoming period may represent one of the most significant phases in the history of beach wrestling. Having already been included in the calendars of major multi-sport events such as the 2019 ANOC World Beach Games and the 2025 Asian Youth Games, beach wrestling is now entering a decisive year on its path toward recognition as an Olympic-style discipline. The inclusion of beach wrestling in the 2026 Youth Olympic Games marks an important milestone for the sport. As part of the Olympic Movement, the Youth Olympic Games provide an internationally recognized platform where emerging disciplines are observed and evaluated more closely. This development has generated strong interest and discussion within the wrestling community and the broader sports world. The year 2026 is
Legendary Brand Set To Support USA Beach Wrestling Series United States of America– Brute Athletic Apparel has joined forces with USA Beach Wrestling as a title sponsor for the USA Beach Wrestling Tour of America Series. This partnership between Brute and the Tour of America will bring a new level of energy and experience to the upcoming Tour events for the next three seasons. Tour Director Ed Duncan says, “the partnership brings together one of the iconic wrestling brands and the exploding popularity of beach wrestling to create a new level of energy in the American beach wrestling scene”. The Brute brand of apparel is synonymous with strength in the wrestling industry, and their role as official apparel provider of the Beach Wrestling Tour of America Series will help strengthen the level of quality and experience that participants can expect
