Jamaica Wrestling Federation

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Jamaica Wrestling Federation
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Sport Wrestling (Amateur)
AbbreviationJWF
Founded2011
Affiliation United World Wrestling (UWW)
Headquarters Kingston, Jamaica
Official website
www.jamaicawrestlingfederation.org
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The sport of wrestling has been practiced in Jamaica since 1996, with the first amateur wrestling competing at the 1978 Commonwealth Games and various Olympic cyles, the first wrestling club was Ocho Rios Wreslting Club in 2020. The sport continued to grow during the 21st century and by 2024, had a few wrestlers medal at CAC Games and Pan Am Games.

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History

The Jamaica Wrestling Federation was founded by Kevin Wallen in 2011. [1] The federation administers Freestyle Wrestling , Greco-Roman wrestling and Beach wrestling for Jamaica via UWW and the JOA.

Wrestling in Jamaica

Jamaica has hosted a Beach wrestling competition since 2025. [2]

International Medalists

Olympic Games

None

Pan Am Games

CAC Games

Commonwealth Games

None

Junior Pan Am Games

Senior World Championships

None

U23 World Championships

None

U20 World Championships

None

U17 World Championships

None

Notable Wrestlers

See also

References

  1. ↑ "History". Jamaican Wrestling Federation. Retrieved 14 August 2025.
  2. ↑ "JWF President touts sport-open beach competition". Jamaica Gleaner. 5 January 2025. Retrieved 14 August 2025.
  3. ↑ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2023/07/02/jamaican-wrestler-pleads-for-greater-financial-support/
  4. ↑ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2025/08/22/jamaican-wrestler-wins-bronze-junior-pan-american-games/
  5. ↑ "Pan Am medallist hoping to inspire young wrestlers". Jamaica Observer. 26 November 2023. Retrieved 14 August 2025.
  6. ↑ "Jamaican wrestlers hunt Olympic spot". Jamaica Gleaner. 11 March 2020. Retrieved 14 August 2025.
  7. ↑ https://www.telegraph.co.uk/athletics/2018/04/14/windscreen-washing-gold-coast-48-year-old-jamaican-wrestler/
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