Irish Amateur Wrestling Association

The official governing body for Olympic Wrestling, Pankration and Grappling Sports in Ireland since 1947.

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LEINSTER OPEN CHAMPIONSHIPS 2025

Registration is now open for the Leinster Open Championships 28th June 2025!

Entry Fees:
  • Early-bird: €30.00 (Under 20 years), €35.00 (21 years and over)
  • Regular: €40.00 (Under 20 years), €45.00 (21 years and over)
Early-bird closes Wednesday 18th June at 20:00hr.
All registrations close Saturday 21st June at 20:00hr.

2025 AGM REGISTRATION

Register now for the 2025 Annual General Meeting.

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Membership registration is available on our dedicated platform. Please visit to complete or renew your membership.

Irish Amateur Wrestling Association


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).

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