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NCAA approves Full Emerging Sports status for women’s Division II, Division III wrestling

The National Collegiate Athletic Association has approved Full Emerging Sports status for women’s wrestling for NCAA Division II and Division III, in a vote of members in Anaheim, Calif. Saturday.
The organization Wrestle Like A Girl posted this message on Twitter Saturday afternoon:

It’s our pleasure to announce just now, the NCAA voted yes for Full Emerging Sports Status for Women’s Wrestling in Division II & III.

The growth for NCAA collegiate opportunity for our women is in full effect! Congratulations to all involved and to all who made this possible! pic.twitter.com/bClbPFzZkr�” Wrestle Like A Girl (@WrstleLikeAGirl) January 25, 2020

“Today is a very monumental day in the history of women’s collegiate wrestling,” said Julia Salata, Wrestle Like A Girl’s Collegiate Initiative Programs Manager. “Opportunities continue to expand and this is another step in the right direction. We’ve had an excellent group of stakeholders, administrators, and personnel who have worked hard to make this possible and will continue to help us move forward to full championship status.”
Mike Moyer, Executive Director of the National Wrestling Coaches Association, summed up the significance of today’s NCAA vote by saying, “Today is a great day for women’s wrestling, and all of wrestling.”
Lisa Goddard McGuirk, Chair of the Women’s Wrestling Executive Committee — and Gannon University Athletic Director — said that today’s NCAA vote “will afford additional opportunities for female student-athletes to pursue their academic and athletic passions at the college level.” Rest of the story at https://intermatwrestle.com/articles/23007?fbclid=IwAR1KnmDCoA7U21vLRTcyCvmrH9B6uYIqeTn7eNUqKHJkJKVQvs-AioJyQ4I

January 26, 2020 - Posted by The TakeDown Report | Uncategorized