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‘Wrestle Like A Girl’ Presented with United World Wrestling’s Women and Sport Award

TDR Editor’s Notes ; A bit of international news about the growth of women’s wrestling in the United States.
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LAUSANNE (March 8) – 'Wrestle Like a Girl' founder Sally Roberts was presented with United World Wrestling's Women and Sport award yesterday at a panel discussion at the 2nd Annual IF Women in Leadership Forum at the Olympic Museum in Lausanne.
Sally Roberts, a two-time world bronze medalist, is the executive director of Wrestle Like a Girl which aims to support and promote women’s wrestling by focusing on the entire athlete, rather than just on-the-mat achievements. Roberts also leads the organization’s camp initiative which provides a two-day wrestling camp where the attendees learn “wrestling techniques and life skills.” “I’m honored to be recognized for our work at ‘Wrestle Like a Girl’,” said Roberts. “Women in the sport are capable of so much and I hope that we can be a part of their development in the USA and worldwide. Rest of the story at ….https://unitedworldwrestling.org/article/wrestle-like-a-girl-presented-with-united-world-wrestlings-women-and-sport-award?mc_cid=7aad237b8e&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

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