Wrestling for Iranian Women Discussed at INWR Scientific Symposium

POSSIBLE WRESTLING UNIFORM DESIGNS FOR MUSLIM WOMEN

The Scientific Symposium that was just completed in Las Vegas was a great success. We are indebted to UWW President Nenad Lalovic, as he addressed the audience with remarks at the opening ceremonies. This annual world championship symposium had as one of its major themes, the development of women’s wrestling. In attendance was Bureau member Rodica Yaksi (TUR), head of the Women and Sport Commission; and commission members Tricia Saunders (USA), Farnaz Panahizadeh (IRI) and Tamara Medwidsky (CAN). Also attending was Bureau Carol HUYNH (CAN). One important segment was entitled, “The Future of Women’s Wrestling in Iran.” Mr. Hadi Habibi of the Iran Wrestling Institute presented a piece on Women’s Belt Wrestling in Iran. David Curby, Elham Heidari and Aniss Adler shared POSSIBLE WRESTLING UNIFORM DESIGNS FOR MUSLIM WOMEN.