Select American Stars To Take On International Squad At Newly-Renovated Pier 17 In Ninth Annual Event; Youth Wrestlers And High School Wrestlers Take The Mat; Benefit Celebration Follows
NUEVA YORK– Beat the Streets Wrestling, Inc. and USA Wrestling announced today that the men’s and women’s national wrestling teams of the United States will again compete in their annual benefit event on Jueves, Mayo 17, but at a new location: South Street Seaport at Pier 17. The squads will take on international-level wrestlers from nations to be determined in the eighth annual wrestling celebration. Competitors for Team USA, which will likely include members of the 2016 Olympic team and 2017 World Championships team as well as other elite stars, and their opponents will be announced in the coming weeks.
“We are excited to celebrate the best of wrestling at the newly-renovated Pier 17 at South Street Seaport,” said Beat the Streets Chairman of the Board Mike Novogratz. “The Beat the Streets matches have annually been a fantastic showcase for the sport and its international appeal.”
This year will mark the first time that Beat the Streets has held its annual event at South Street Seaport. En 2013, el evento denominado "The Rumble on the Rails,”Se celebró en la histórica Grand Central Terminal y contó con encuentros duales entre el equipo de EE. UU., Rusia e Irán. Desempeñando un papel importante en el esfuerzo internacional de Keep Olympic Wrestling, Este histórico evento de lucha ganó cobertura de los medios internacionales y ayudó a la lucha libre a mantener su estatus en el programa de los Juegos Olímpicos..
The world-class competition had been hosted in Times Square six previous times. En 2011, the United States defeated World Champion Russia, 5-2, the first sports event ever held in historic Times Square. En 2012, another U.S. vs. Russia dual meet was held in Times Square, along with the U.S. Olympic Team Wrestle-off for the 60 kg/132 lbs. position on the U.S. Olympic Team in men’s freestyle. En 2014, Team USA defeated a World All-Star Team in Times Square, 8-3. En 2015, “Salsa in the Square” featured a meeting between Team USA and Team Cuba in the three Olympic styles, held shortly after the historic change in USA and Cuban political relations. En 2017, the US met Iran in a dual meet in Times Square as a preview to the 2016 Juegos Olímpicos. Finalmente, el año pasado, Team Japan provided the opposition in a spirited competition at Duffy Square.
Este será el noveno año consecutivo en el que se organizará una importante competencia de lucha de estilo internacional como parte de las actividades de Beat the Streets Benefit.. En 2010, un desafío de estrellas con los mejores. luchadores se llevó a cabo en el USS Intrepid, un portaaviones anclado en el lado oeste de Manhattan.
Top Beat the Streets youth wrestlers will take the mat showcasing their skills in exhibition matches beginning at 3:00 p.m. para dar inicio al beneficio de NYC. Por tercer año consecutivo, The Benefit contará con las finales del Campeonato de Chicas Freestyle Dual Meet PSAL, mostrando los dos mejores equipos de secundaria de lucha libre femenina de la ciudad de Nueva York de la temporada de estilo libre femenino de primavera. Entonces es Team USA vs. un equipo internacional en 6:00 p.m. con videos destacados y apariciones especiales como invitados seguidos de la celebración benéfica Beat the Streets.
Tickets are required for entry and can be purchased at www.btsny.org o 212.245.6570 or by emailing Kate Linker at klinker@btsny.org. Standing room available for non-ticket holders on first come first serve basis. A ticket is required for the Benefit Celebration at the Marriott Marquis.
The Benefit Celebration will follow the wrestling competition. This unique and electrifying annual event helps Beat the Streets (BTS) raise significant funds to further its mission. Ya sea que esté proporcionando una caja fuerte, salida constructiva para nuestra juventud urbana, luchando contra la obesidad infantil, empoderamiento de las mujeres, o uniendo naciones enteras, la lucha libre enseña perseverancia, dedicación, y el valor de trabajar duro para lograr los objetivos y crear oportunidades para el crecimiento personal y universal.. BTS actualmente sirve sobre 3,000 estudiantes-deportistas cada año.
2018 Batir el calendario de lucha de las calles
South Street Seaport/Pier 17, Ciudad de Nueva York, Mayo 17, 2018
3:00 p.m. - Partidos de exhibición juvenil Beat the Streets
4:45 p.m. – New York City Girl’s Freestyle Dual Meet Championships Finals
6:00 p.m. – World Class Wrestling: Equipo USA vs. international-level squad TBD
Followed by Benefit Celebration