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Coralville To Host UWW Ranking Series Tournament In 2027
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Coralville, Iowa, will welcome the world's top wrestlers in 2027 when it hosts a United World Wrestling Ranking Series tournament for the first time.
UWW announced Tuesday that Coralville will serve as the host city for the second Ranking Series stop of 2027. The tournament is scheduled for May 31-June 6 and will be part of the qualification process for the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.
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The event will bring an international wrestling competition to the United States as athletes look to earn valuable ranking points on the road to the 2028 Olympics.
Coralville To Host First UWW Ranking Series Event
The 2027 tournament will mark the first time Coralville has hosted a UWW Ranking Series event.
Coralville has welcomed international wrestling competition before, including the 2026 Senior Pan-American Championships. The city will now join the Ranking Series calendar as one of three host locations for the 2027 season.
What Are The 2027 UWW Ranking Series Dates?
The 2027 Ranking Series will feature three stops across the international wrestling calendar.
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Feb. 1-7:Zagreb, Croatia
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May 31-June 6:Coralville, United States
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July 19-25:Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
Points earned at the three tournaments will contribute to wrestlers' qualification for the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.
UWW also announced that the host city for one Ranking Series stop in 2028 will be revealed at a later date.
Coralville Adds Another Major International Wrestling Event
The Ranking Series tournament adds to Coralville's growing schedule of international wrestling events. With the 2028 Olympics approaching, the competition will give fans in the United States an opportunity to watch international athletes compete as the Olympic qualification process moves forward.
Additional details about the tournament, including the venue and participating athletes, have not yet been announced.
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