NCAA to Introduce Women's Wrestling Championship by 2026

The NCAA Committee on Women's Athletics has recommended adding women's wrestling as an official championship sport, marking a significant step for gender equality in collegiate sports.

• The NCAA Committee on Women's Athletics voted to recommend legislation for a women's wrestling championship, aiming for its debut in winter 2026.
• More than 70 schools are expected to sponsor women's wrestling for the 2023-24 academic year, highlighting growing support for the sport.
• The proposed championship would become the 91st NCAA Championship and the sixth sport to achieve NCAA championship status through the Emerging Sports for Women program.
• USA Wrestling and the men's wrestling community have been credited with significant contributions to making this initiative a reality.
• The new championship aims to address the lack of opportunities for female wrestlers at the collegiate level and promote gender equality in sports.

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