Albania: A Global Campaign is Born
Tirana, Albania 2024
In October 2024, Albania became the center of the wrestling world as it hosted the Senior World Wrestling Championships—a monumental event showcasing the best in wrestling. For Wrestling for Peace (W4P), this was more than just an international competition; it was an opportunity to build upon existing relationships and forge new partnerships.
The World Wrestling Championships, one of the most prestigious events in the wrestling world, provided a global stage for athletes from all corners of the globe to demonstrate their skills and passion. Beyond the intense competition and world-class performances, W4P played a proactive role in supporting coaches and athletes, and seeking new ways to advance the development of wrestling globally.
Thanks to the combined efforts of local leaders, international federations, and the unwavering dedication of United World Wrestling, the Championship was a resounding success. It was yet another reminder of the core mission of W4P, to use the sport of wrestling as a tool for positive change while connecting the global wrestling community through unity and inclusivity.
The mission of W4P is simple: To utilize wrestling and sports diplomacy to foster people-to-people engagement, empower individuals and groups, and build community globally. With social development and cross-cultural exchange at the heart of the W4P strategy, the 2024 World Championships catalyzed a new vision for a new year with the W4P 2025 Global Campaign—a bold new initiative aimed at expanding the organization’s work with youth wrestlers and communities around the world.
The ambitious 2025 Global Campaign, will take place across several key events in 2025, including four age-group World Wrestling Championships: the U17, U20, U23 and Veteran’s competitions. This effort will focus on amplifying the values of peace, unity, and cultural exchange through wrestling, connecting athletes and communities across borders and showcasing the powerful role that sport can play in promoting global cooperation.
More details on the W4P 2025 Global Campaign coming soon!