From October 21, for 11 consecutive days, the U-23 World Championships and the Senior World Championships for non-Olympic weight categories in wrestling will be held at the “Feti Borova” Sports Complex in Tirana.

The President of the Albanian Wrestling Federation, Sahit Prizreni, in an interview with “Report TV,” stated that around 2,300 participants and approximately 1,500 athletes from all over the world will take part in the event.

“There are about 2,300 participants and around 1,500 athletes from all over the world. We begin on October 21 and conclude on October 31. On the 28th, the Senior World Championships start, which makes it more interesting, as the most elite athletes will compete,” Prizreni said.

Following historic medals at the Paris Olympics and seven more at the Balkan Championship, the Wrestling Federation has high hopes for the World Championships being held on home ground.

“We are participating with all weight categories in the senior division. I believe there are eight weight categories across the two styles. I will mention two names to avoid confusion. Our greatest hopes are in Kevin Kupi, and Sina, but also our girl Albina, who was crowned Balkan runner-up just one month ago in Croatia. I believe she will be the surprise of this World Championship,” Prizreni declared.

The U-23 and Senior World Championships at “Feti Borova” will be free for the public.

“Normally, tickets would be mandatory, but I want to avoid that to ensure the hall is full. I think the venue will be packed,” Prizreni said.

The Albanian Wrestling Federation’s events don’t stop here, as the World Wrestling Congress will also take place in Shijak on October 27.

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