Strengthening African Wrestling: Insights from UWW’s REDT Program

In this episode of Combat Sports in Africa, we dive into United World Wrestling’s Regional Educational Development and Training Program (REDT), which took place in Pretoria, South Africa. This impactful initiative brought together athletes, coaches, referees, and administrators from eight nations—South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Nigeria, Ecuador, and Zambia—for a week of training, coaching, and competition. From youth development to elite-level courses and tournaments, this event played a crucial role in expanding wrestling’s reach across the region.

Tune in to hear key insights from participants and why programs like these are essential for the sport’s future in Africa.

Read the full article: https://uww.org/article/redt-south-africa-exchange-cooperation-grow-wrestling-region 

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