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Duke’s Coach Lanham Announces Pair of Transfers for 2026-27

DURHAM, N.C. —Duke wrestling head coach Glen Lanham has announced the signing of two transfers for the 2026-27 season with the additions of Gibson Moore (Northern Colorado) and Santi Ramirez (Lander). 
Incoming Transfer Additions:
Gibson Moore
5’11 * 184
Santa Rosa Beach, Fla. (South Walton H.S./Northern Colorado)
At Northern Colorado

  • Finished with a 3–3 record with 29 match points and two team points. He earned one pin and six near-fall points.

At South Walton H.S.

September 13, 2026 Posted by | Uncategorized | Leave a comment

USA Wrestling responds to Dabir’s threat

USA Wrestling’s executive director said the organization is working hard to secure visas for all members of Iran’s national wrestling teams to compete at the World Championships.
Tehran (ISNA) – Alireza Dabir, president of Iran’s Wrestling Federation, recently warned that if the US, as host of the 2026 U23 World Wrestling Championships, fails to issue a visa to even one member of Iran’s team, Iran will not participate in the event.
“By denying visas, they’re cutting off our teams at the head,” Dabir had said. “We have the World Under-23 Championships coming up in October in the US. I’ve told the president of the international federation that if the US fails to issue a visa to even one team member, we will certainly not send the team. Whether we’re there isn’t what matters — how we’re there is what matters.”
Responding to a question from ISNA about the Iranian federation’s warning, USA Wrestling Executive Director Rich Bender said the organization is working hard to secure visas for all members of Iran’s team to attend the World Championships. Citing the US’s interest in having Iran’s team compete in the event, … more at … https://en.isna.ir/news/1405061006805/USA-Wrestling-responds-to-Dabir-s-threat?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email

September 13, 2026 Posted by | Uncategorized | Leave a comment