Irish Amateur Wrestling Association
The official governing body for Olympic Wrestling, Pankration and Grappling Sports in Ireland since 1947.
Upcoming Events
The official governing body for Olympic Wrestling, Pankration and Grappling Sports in Ireland since 1947.
Upcoming Events
Accredited by Sport Ireland Coaching
Two weekend course in November at Portlaoise Combat Academy. Limited places and advance registration required.
More information available on the registration page.
Irish Amateur Wrestling Association
Online AGM for current IAWA members on 5th October 2025 at 19:30.
Full details are on the registration page.
Membership registration is available on our dedicated platform. Please visit to complete or renew your membership.
The Irish Amateur Wrestling Association (IAWA) established in 1947 is the National and Internationally recognized Governing Body (NGB) in Ireland for all Olympic Wrestling, Pankration and Grappling Sports that are under the structure of the World Governing Body of United World Wrestling (UWW). It is governed and part funded by Sport Ireland (formally the Irish Sports Council, ISC) and The Olympic Council of Ireland (OCI).
The IAWA's responsibilities other than those at grass roots level, include the selection and preparation of Ireland's teams that participate Olympic Wrestling in International competitions including Continental Championships, World Championships and major multi-sport Games (ie. Olympic Games and European Games).
