USA Wrestlers To Face Iran In Times Square In New York City May 19 In “United In The Square,” To Highlight Beat the Streets Gala Night

Select American Stars To Take On Iran in Olympic-level and Junior-level matches Youth Wrestlers and High School Girl Wrestlers Take The Mat; Gala Follows

NEW YORK– In what will be a highlight of the Olympic year in wrestling and has become a rite of spring in New York, Beat the Streets Wrestling, Inc. and USA Wrestling announced details of this year’s international competition, which returns to New York City’s Times Square on Jeudi, Mai 19.

Competitors for Team USA, which will include 2016 Olympic team hopefuls, will compete in men’s freestyle against world power Iran, a preview of the 2016 Jeux Olympiques de Rio de Janeiro. In addition to Olympic-level matches, four Junior-level matches will be featured, showcasing future world and Olympic-caliber talent.

Members of the U.S. Women’s Team and Greco-Roman Team are also expected to battle in some other featured bouts against international competition to be announced.

"I couldn’t be more excited. We have Iran and the USA battling for wrestling supremacy in Times Square; united in the idea that sports can bring change in young men and women and even in countries sometimes. It’s going to be pretty cool. An added plus is that Iran has the loudest and most passionate wrestling fans in the world. Ne le manquez pas,” said Beat the Streets Chairman of the Board Mike Novogratz, the founder of these Gala competitions.

Billed as “United in the Square,” this will be the second time that Iran has been featured as part of the Beat the Streets Gala competition.

En 2013, l'événement baptisé «The Rumble on the Rails,»A eu lieu dans l'historique Grand Central Terminal et a présenté deux rencontres entre l'équipe américaine, Russie et Iran. Jouer un rôle important dans l'effort international Keep Olympic Wrestling, cet événement historique de lutte a gagné une couverture médiatique internationale et a aidé la lutte à conserver son statut au programme des Jeux Olympiques.

The world-class competition has been hosted in Times Square four 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.

This will be the seventh straight year in which a major international-style wrestling competition will be hosted as part of the Beat the Streets Gala activities. En 2010, un défi All-Star mettant en vedette les meilleurs États-Unis. lutteurs a eu lieu sur l'USS Intrepid, un porte-avions amarré sur le côté ouest de Manhattan.

Top Beat the Streets youth wrestlers will take the mat showcasing their skills in exhibition matches beginning at 3:30 p.m. to start the evening. A new feature will be held at the PSAL Girls Freestyle Dual Meet Championships finals, featuring the two top New York City girl’s freestyle wrestling high school teams from the spring girl’s freestyle season. Ensuite, c'est Team USA vs. Iran and other guests at 6:30 p.m., followed by the Beat the Streets Gala Celebration.

Les Etats-Unis vs. Iran dual requires a ticket for reserved seating in Times Square, but is an outdoor event. Pedestrians and non-ticket holders are encouraged to watch. Admission tickets may be bought in advance at www.btsny.org ou212.245.6570. A ticket is required for the Gala Celebration at the PlayStation Theater. More details are available at http://www.btsny.org/gala.

The Gala Celebration will follow the wrestling competition. This unique and electrifying annual event helps Beat the Streets (BTS) raise significant funds to further its mission. S'il s'agit de fournir un coffre-fort, sortie constructive pour nos jeunes citadins, lutter contre l'obésité infantile, autonomisation des femmes, ou unir des nations entières, la lutte enseigne la persévérance, dévouement, and the value of working hard to achieve one’s goals, creates opportunities for personal and universal growth. BTS sert actuellement plus 3,000 étudiants-athlètes chaque année.

"United In The Square,” Beat the Streets Wrestling Schedule

In New York City, Mai 19, 2016

3:30 p.m. – Beat the Streets Youth Exhibition Matches between 42nd and 43rd Streets

4:45 p.m. – New York City Girl’s Freestyle Dual Meet Championships Finals between 42nd and 43rd Streets

6:30 p.m. – World Class Wrestling: Équipe USA vs. Team Iran between 42nd and 43rd Streets

Followed by Gala Celebration

Battre les rues

La mission de Beat the Streets est de développer le potentiel humain et sportif complet de la jeunesse urbaine et de renforcer la culture de la ville de New York la lutte. BTSW travaille directement avec le New York City ministère de l'Éducation dans un partenariat public-privé pour aider les étudiants-athlètes de New York à atteindre leurs objectifs personnels et sportifs. Grâce à l'exploitation des programmes de lutte dans les écoles intermédiaires et secondaires dans les cinq arrondissements, BTSW et le DOE fournissent un coffre-fort, atmosphère positive dans laquelle défavorisés et les jeunes à risque peut apprendre les compétences indispensables dans la vie de la condition physique, travail d'équipe, et l'auto-émancipation. Le but de favoriser forte, dévoué, et les enfants optimistes est livré par le coaching, programmes après l'école, et des camps d'été. Plus d'informations peuvent être trouvées à www.btsny.org.

A propos de USA Wrestling

USA La lutte est l'organisme national pour le sport de la lutte aux États-Unis et, En tant que tel, est son représentant au Comité olympique des Etats-Unis et au Royaume World Wrestling, la fédération de lutte internationale. Simplement, USA Wrestling est l'organisme central qui coordonne les programmes de lutte amateur dans la nation et travaille à susciter l'intérêt et la participation à ces programmes. Il a plus 220,000 membres à travers le pays, garçons et filles, les hommes et les femmes de tous les âges, représentant tous les niveaux du sport. Its president is James Ravannack, et son directeur exécutif est Rich Bender. Plus d'informations peuvent être trouvées sur TheMat.com

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