Fight for Glory: The Battle for Olympic Spots in Paris at 2024 World Olympic Games Qualifier
The upcoming 2024 Olympic Games in Paris will witness the culmination of years of hard work and dedication by athletes from around the world, all vying for a spot on their respective national teams. For American wrestlers Spencer Lee and Zain Retherford, the 2024 World Olympic Games Qualifier is their final chance to earn a spot in the men’s freestyle wrestling competition at 57 kg and 65 kg, respectively. Meanwhile, Dalton Roberts, Ellis Coleman, and Kamal Bey will be competing in Greco-Roman wrestling at 60 kg, 67 kg, and 77 kg, respectively.
The brackets for the event are now available on the UWW Arena website. The schedule for the event includes preliminary rounds in Greco-Roman wrestling on the first day, followed by qualification rounds for the Paris 2024 Olympics. On the second day, preliminary rounds in women’s freestyle wrestling will take place alongside repechage matches in Greco-Roman. The final day of competition will see preliminary rounds in men’s freestyle wrestling followed by qualification rounds and medal matches.
During this grueling event, athletes will have the opportunity to compete for coveted Olympic spots through bronze medal matches and qualification rounds. Those who emerge victorious will represent their countries at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for these talented individuals to showcase their skills on an international stage and achieve their dreams of competing in one of history’s most prestigious sporting events.
