World team wrestling trials set at Spire this weekend

Under-23 and under-20 world team trials will bring in about 1,000 wrestlers to Spire Institute in Geneva this weekend.

Under-23 and under-20 world team trials will bring in about 1,000 wrestlers to Spire Institute in Geneva this weekend.AP

GENEVA, Ohio – Almost 1,000 wrestlers are expected to converge on Spire Institute in a three-day competition, vying to represent the United States in the 2022 United World Wrestling world championships.

Wrestlers will compete in Greco-Roman and men’s freestyle during USA Wrestling’s men’s U23 and U20 world team trials Friday, June 3, through Sunday, June 5.

Wrestlers 18 to 23 years old are hoping to compete at the world championships in Belgrade, Serbia.

The Greater Cleveland Sports Commission says the competition is expected to generate about $1.5 million in economic impact for Northeast Ohio.

Times

• 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, June 3.

• 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, June 4.

• 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sunday, June 5.

Tickets range from $10 (single-day) to $53 (all-session passes). Here’s the schedule.

SPIRE Institute is at 5201 Spire Circle, Geneva.

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