NCAA adds women’s wrestling

NCAA recognizes women's wrestling as 91st championship sport
The NCAA has officially recognized women's wrestling as its 91st championship sport, marking a significant milestone for female athletes across the nation. This
NCAA adds women’s wrestling as championship sport, opening doors for more athletes
The NCAA approved the addition of women’s wrestling at the Division I, II and III levels as a championship sport, it announced Friday. The sport’s first NCAA women’s championship will take place in 2026.
Here's the timeline of how women’s wrestling became the 91st NCAA championship sport
Adding new championship sports is a complex process and requires a commitment from NCAA administrators as well as key activists and leaders in the sport. Here are a few of the most notable moments in the timeline of women’s NCAA wrestling’s path to championship status.
NCAA certifies women’s wrestling as 91st championship sport
The NCAA said in a press release that Divisions I, II and III approved the addition at the Association's annual convention this week in Nashville.
NCAA adds women's wrestling as 91st championship sport
The NCAA added women's wrestling as its 91st championship sport, providing another athletics opportunity for female athletes to compete. Divisions I, II and III approved the addition at the association's annual convention this week in Nashville,

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