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Estonian Wrestling Federation (abbreviation EWF; Estonian : Eesti Maadlusliit) is one of the sport governing bodies in Estonia which deals with wrestling. [1]

The history of EWF goes back to 1920 when the organization (Estonian : Eesti Kerge-, Raske- ja Veespordiliit) was established. In 1933 the organization (Estonian : Eesti Maadlus-, Poksi- ja Tõsteliit) was established. During the Estonian SSR period, the Estonian SSR Wrestling Federation (Estonian : Eesti NSV Maadlusföderatsioo) existed. [1]

EWF is a member of United World Wrestling (UWW). [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 "Põhikiri". Eesti Maadlusliit. Retrieved 22 April 2021.
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