Irish Amateur Wrestling Association

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

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2025 Irish Open Freestyle Wrestling Championships

IAWA Members Registration

  • Starts 18 October 2025
  • IAWA Members only
  • Registration closes 11 October 20:00

Registration for IAWA members for the 2025 Irish Open Freestyle Wrestling Championships. Join us for this exciting competition.

More information available on the registration page.

2025 Irish Open Freestyle Wrestling Championships

International Athletes Registration

  • Starts 18th October 2025
  • International Athletes
  • Registration closes 11th October 20:00

Registration for international athletes for the 2025 Irish Open Freestyle Wrestling Championships. Welcome to Ireland!

More information available on the registration page.

Introductory & Level 1 Coaching Certificate Course

Accredited by Sport Ireland Coaching

  • Two weekends in November
  • Portlaoise Combat Academy
  • Limited to 16 participants
  • Registration closes Thursday 30th October

Two weekend course in November at Portlaoise Combat Academy. Limited places and advance registration required.

More information available on the registration page.

Annual General Meeting - Rescheduled AGM 2025

Irish Amateur Wrestling Association

  • 5th October 2025
  • Online via Zoom
  • Current members only
  • Registration closes 3rd October 20:00

Online AGM for current IAWA members on 5th October 2025 at 19:30.

Full details are on the registration page.

Membership Registration

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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