Wrestling: Zagreb Open Ranking Series 2026 Participant List Announced
The Zagreb Open Ranking Series for 2026 is set to commence on February 4, running until February 8. This prestigious event will take place at Arena Zagreb, a renowned venue that previously hosted the World Championships.
Zagreb Open 2026 Schedule
The competition will feature several wrestling disciplines over its five-day schedule.
- February 4: Freestyle wrestling begins with six weight classes.
- February 5: The remaining four Freestyle weight classes and two Women’s Wrestling categories will compete.
- February 6: Four Women’s Wrestling weight classes and two Greco-Roman categories will be held.
- February 7: The day will focus on four Women’s Wrestling weights and two Greco-Roman classes.
- February 8: All six Greco-Roman weight classes will compete.
Live Coverage
Fans can catch all the live action on UWW+. Subscriptions are available for those who wish to follow the events closely.
Participants in the 2026 Zagreb Open Ranking Series
Numerous wrestlers from various countries will compete across different weight classes. Here are some key participants:
Greco-Roman Weight Classes
- 55kg: Filip Bartosik (Czech Republic), Koba Karumidze (Georgia), Arsen Zhuma (Kazakhstan)
- 60kg: Dimitri Khachidze (Georgia), Yu Shiotani (Japan), Dalton Roberts (USA)
- 130kg: Marko Milanovic (Croatia), Riza Kayaalp (Turkey), Cohlton Schultz (USA)
Freestyle Weight Classes
- 57kg: Giuseppe Rea Villarroel (Ecuador), Spencer Lee (USA), Nikoloz Botchorishvili (Georgia)
- 92kg: Magomed Sharipov (Bahrain), Dustin Plott (USA), Michael Macchiavello (USA)
Women’s Wrestling Weight Classes
- 50kg: Asmar Jankurtaran (Azerbaijan), Katie Dutchak (Canada), Haruna Morikawa (Japan)
- 62kg: Lais Nunes (Brazil), Ameline Douarre (France), Grace Bullen (Norway)
This event signifies an exciting start to the wrestling season in 2026, showcasing the talents of athletes from around the globe. The anticipation builds as the athletes prepare to compete in Zagreb.
