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April 1, 2024,
USA GIRLS WRESTLING CONTINUES TO SURGE
It is happening right in front of us, so you better keep your eyes open. Girls wrestling continues to be one of the hottest growing sports in high school.
As reported by Pittsburgh NPR News Station (wesa.fm), “Girls’ wrestling has become the fastest-growing high school sport in the country, sanctioned by a surging number of states and bolstered by a movement of medal-winning female wrestlers, parents and the male-dominated ranks of coaches and administrators who saw it as a necessity and a matter of equality.”
Decades ago, many thought they would never see this, but now, girl’s wrestling legacies are being pictured on high school walls and trophy cases.
The times keep changing for the better.
USA Today media outlet adds, “Over the past decade, participation figures in girls’ and women’s wrestling have grown at an eye-popping rate as the perceptions and infrastructure around the sport have changed. According to statistics compiled by the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS), the number of high school girls who competed in wrestling has quintupled since 2013. It nearly doubled from 2022 to 2023, the most recent year for which data is available.”
WAYNESBURG UNIVERSITY ADS WOMEN’S WRESTLING PROGRAM
The informative wrestling source themat.com updates, “Waynesburg University Director of Athletics Tim Fusina announced the addition of women’s wrestling as a varsity sport starting in 2024-25 and named Karli Thomas the program’s head coach on Wednesday.”
When the wrestlers compete in 2024, Waynesburg will become the eighth collegiate institution to field a women’s wrestling team in Pennsylvania and the first in southwestern part of the state.
Waynesburg University is a private university in Waynesburg, Pennsylvania. It was established in 1850 and offers undergraduate and graduate programs in more than 70 academic concentrations. The university enrolls over 2,500 students, including approximately 1,800 undergraduates.
When it comes to female collegiate wrestling, keep your ears and eyes open.
FEMALE MMA IN THE NEWS
The big fights are here.
CBS Sports posted, “Manon Fiorot might have punched her ticket to a UFC title fight. Fiorot overwhelmed fellow top contender Erin Blanchfield at UFC Fight Night in Atlantic City on Saturday en route to a unanimous decision win.”
So, who is Manon Fiorot?
(Manon’s photo) Lucie Bertaud – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eZ0ZR641YCU
Manon is a French mixed martial artist, currently competing in the Flyweight division in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). As of September 19, 2023, she is #3 in the UFC women’s flyweight rankings, and as of September 5, 2023, she is #6 in the UFC women’s pound-for-pound rankings.
Very impressive.
New names are emerging in the UFC as the women’s division continues to undergo major transitions.
WOMEN’S PFL BIG EVENT – IT IS TIME – APRIL 4, 2024
The long awaited PFL season is about to begin.
As shared by pflmma.com “The first 2024 PFL Regular Season event, live April 4, from Boeing Center in San Antonio, TX will feature some of the world’s best Heavyweights and Women’s Flyweight fighters.”
You can stream the fights on ESPN.
Speaking of the PFL, they just keep growing.
PROFESSIONAL FIGHTERS LEAGUE, WESTGATE RESORTS EXTEND PARTNERSHIP THROUGH 2026
News provided by
Professional Fighters League (PFL)
20 Mar, 2024, 12:00 ET
NEW YORK, March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The Professional Fighters League (PFL), the fastest growing and most innovative sports league, has extended its partnership with Westgate Resorts through 2026.
This partnership, which began during the 2023 PFL World Championship, will provide fans with exclusive access to special booking opportunities for the PFL regular season, playoffs and world championship events, spanning across 10 cities in the United States.
“The Professional Fighters League is excited to continue our partnership with Westgate Resorts for the 2024 PFL Global Season and through 2026,” said PFL Chief Commercial Officer Bryan Calka. “The 2024 PFL Global Season promises to be the toughest yet, with new athletes and travel to 10 major U.S. cities. We are excited to collaborate with Westgate Resorts on this unique and innovative partnership.”
In addition, Westgate Resorts is thrilled to provide fans with an exclusive opportunity to win an unforgettable VIP experience.
Richard Siegel, executive vice president of Westgate Resorts, expressed his excitement about the collaboration and said, “We’re thrilled to offer fans a chance to win an extraordinary VIP package for the PFL playoff fight in Hollywood, Florida. This partnership underscores our commitment to curating exceptional experiences for our esteemed guests.”
The lucky winner of this VIP package will receive four VIP tickets to the highly anticipated PFL playoff fight. The winner will also enjoy a two-night stay at a luxurious Westgate Resorts property, exclusive swag and a meet-and-greet opportunity with PFL talent.
To enter for a chance to win this extraordinary VIP experience, click here.
The 2024 PFL Regular Season kicks off on April 4 in San Antonio, TX, followed by events in Las Vegas, NV, on April 12 and Chicago, Il, on April 19. Tickets and VIP experiences for the first half of the 2024 PFL Regular Season are available now. All events will be available live in the U.S. on ESPN, ESPN+ and ESPN Deportes. Fans can watch live in Canada and throughout Europe on DAZN.
PFL is the only organization in MMA with the sports-season format, where individual fighters compete in a regular season, playoffs and championship each year. The combined roster of PFL and Bellator boasts 30% of its fighters independently world-ranked in the top 25 of their respective weight class, the same percentage as UFC.
PFL has an expansive global vision for the sport and is building the “Champions League of MMA” with PFL Europe, PFL MENA and more international leagues in development. PFL leads in technology and innovation, with its proprietary PFL SmartCage, powering fight analytics, real-time betting, AI scoring and a next-generation viewing experience. PFL is primetime on ESPN/ESPN+ in the U.S. and is broadcast and streamed in 150 countries, with 20 premium media distribution partners.
ABOUT PROFESSIONAL FIGHTERS LEAGUE
Professional Fighters League (PFL) is a global powerhouse in MMA and the fastest-growing sports league worldwide. PFL has five live fight franchises, offering year-round content: PFL League Season, PFL PPV Super Fights, PFL Challenger Series, PFL International Leagues and Bellator.
Founded in 2018, PFL is backed by major blue-chip investors, including SRJ, Ares, Knighthead, Luxor Capital, Waverley Capital, Elysian Park Ventures and numerous NBA, MLB, NHL and MLS team owners.
MMA is the growth sports business of this decade, with 650 million fans worldwide, the youngest audience demographic and true global revenue streams.
Learn more about the Professional Fighting League online at PFLmma.com, on Instagram @PFLmma, on X (formerly Twitter) @PFLMMA and on Facebook at /PFLmma.
ABOUT WESTGATE SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Westgate Sports & Entertainment is an innovator in the realm of experiential vacation getaways, specializing in crafting bespoke, high-value experiences for Westgate Resorts owners, guests and leisure travelers of all ages. Westgate Sports & Entertainment collaborates with renowned artists, prestigious sports teams and top-tier events nationwide to offer unparalleled vacation experiences at exclusive promotional pricing.
Westgate Resorts is the largest privately held timeshare company in the world and one of the largest resort developers in the United States. Founded in 1982 by David Siegel, the company is headquartered in Orlando with seven Orlando hotel resorts and 22 themed destination resorts nationwide, featuring more than 14,000 luxury villas and hotel rooms in popular vacation destinations throughout the United States such as Orlando, and Cocoa Beach, Florida; New York City, New York; Park City, Utah; Las Vegas, Nevada; Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge, Tennessee; Myrtle Beach, South Carolina; Williamsburg, Virginia; Branson, Missouri; and Mesa, Arizona.
In 2022, the company launched the cutting-edge World of Westgate (WOW) Loyalty Program, an exclusive program that rewards Westgate owners and hotel guests with prestigious perks and privileges at no added cost.
The company has garnered many distinct accolades, including the 2022 ACE Project of Excellence Award from the American Resort Development Association (ARDA) for Westgate River Ranch Resort & Rodeo, recognition from Forbes Travel Advisor ranking Westgate Park City Resort & Spa as a recommended resort in its 2022 Star Awards and 73 Best of State Awards for Westgate Park City Resort & Spa after winning 10 years in a row. For more information about Westgate Sports & Entertainment, please visit westgateexperience.com.
SOURCE Professional Fighters League (PFL)
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