Our Diversity

Wrestling is an incredibly diverse sport both internationally and here in the UK. Over half of our members are from ethnically diverse communities and our female membership is growing year on year. We feel very strongly that the value of our diversity lies in the quality, not the quantity, it brings to our organisation. To read more about diversity in our management structures click here. 

On this page, we will be shining a spotlight on different aspects of our diversity by sharing stories, experiences and perspectives as told you by you, the members. The purpose of the activity is both education and celebration, but the ultimate goal is to foster a greater sense of unity within British Wrestling. 

If you have a story to share please get in touch via diversity@britishwrestling.org

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10/03/2026

Protecting the spirit of OUR sport – it belongs to ALL

Guidance on political neutrality At British Wrestling, our purpose is to ignite potential both on and off the mat. A thriving, unified, supportive wrestling family is […]
23/02/2026

Diversity Updates: 2026 Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan Launched

British Wrestling is proud to announce that our Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan (DIAP) has been officially updated for 2026. As the national governing body for […]
16/02/2026

Respect on the Mat: New Domestic Guidance on Handshakes

British Wrestling is pleased to share new domestic guidance regarding the United World Wrestling (UWW) handshake requirement. Following recent clarifications from the international governing body, we are […]
03/11/2025

Girl Power: Landmark Female Camp Boosts British Wrestling

A huge step forward for women’s sport in the UK as British Wrestling hosts its first-ever dedicated Female Squad training camp, perfectly timed to celebrate the […]
16/12/2024

British Wrestling Makes a Splash at the Mosque Expo

British Wrestling recently took part in the exciting Mosque Expo event at the Werneth Suite in Oldham. This annual event brings together leaders from mosques, madrassahs, […]
01/10/2024

Governing Bodies Bring Communities Together with Sunnah Sports

British Wrestling is one of five national governing bodies who have all come together for the first time to support Greensville Trust, a grassroots educational charity […]
05/09/2024

British Wrestling On its Way to the Sunnah Sports Taster Weekend

British Wrestling is thrilled to be a part of the action-packed Sunnah Sports Taster weekend in Bradford this September! Get ready for an exciting weekend of […]
21/06/2024

Historic Milestone: First-Ever Female-Only Wrestling Competition

Saturday 15th June was a significant day for British Wrestling as we hosted Fierce Females our first-ever female-only wrestling competition at the British Wrestling Academy in […]
05/06/2024
Fierce Females: Female Only Wrestling Competition

First Ever Female Only Freestyle Wrestling Competition in the UK!

We are thrilled to invite all our female members to a historic event – the first ever Female Freestyle Wrestling Competition in the UK! This momentous […]
08/05/2024

Appeal for World Maccabiah Games Athletes

Rob Prebish, wrestling coach for the USA team competing in the 22nd World Maccabiah Games in Israel in July 2025, is actively seeking to identify Jewish […]
08/03/2024

Wrestle Together – International Women’s Day

British Wrestling is committed to supporting the growth of our female community. Be it to get active or to coach wrestling. Through various programmes and projects, […]
06/03/2024

Wrestle Together – British Wrestling Together Fund Programme

British Wrestling has been working hard to support our community Wrestling Clubs. In partnership with Sport England, British Wrestling has supported 14 clubs around England through […]