USA: Wrestling For Rockport
When Wrestling for Rockport started on Thursday it was more than a wrestling meet. It was a new start for a Rockport family. Jonathan Mauricio and his wife, Lynae Lanfair, evacuated to Austin with their two daughters Madison Mauricio, 11, and Zoe Mauricio, 5, and had no idea what would happen. When they returned they found their house severely damaged, and it needed to be rebuilt.
Serbia: Competition + Community
The stage was set at Bishop Kelly High School gymnasium in Boise, Idaho, where 1,500 fervent fans gathered to witness the culmination of a week-long joint training venture between Team USA and the Serbian Greco-Roman National Team. In a remarkable display of athleticism and goodwill, both teams converged to showcase not only their sporting prowess but also their commitment to serving the community.
Iran: “Kiki” Wrestles For Diplomacy
In May 2014, when Wrestling for Peace Ambassador, Christina "Kiki" Kelley, stepped onto Iranian soil for the Greco-Roman World Cup, she expected to have to navigate cultural differences cautiously. Clad in appropriate conservative Islamic dress, Kiki anticipated blending into the background, but what she found was a nation fervently passionate about wrestling with a warm reception that shattered her preconceptions.