FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — USA Wrestling is making its way to the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum for their 2024 Kids Folkstyle Nationals. The event hopes to bring 5,000 athletes and their families for the 3 day event.
The 2024 USA Wrestling Kids Folkstyle Nationals was created after USA Wrestling decided to separate its youth age divisions from the high school age divisions at the national tournament level. The age divisions being contested at the event in Fort Wayne include 8U, 10U, 12U and 14U.
“USA Wrestling is excited to partner with Visit Fort Wayne and the local sports community with one of our most important youth wrestling tournaments of the year. Wrestling is a growing sport for both boys and girls, and this will be a true showcase of our nation`s best young athletes. We are confident that our athletes and their families will have a tremendous experience while in Fort Wayne at the USA Wrestling Kids Folkstyle Nationals,”
Pete Isais, USA Wrestling National Events Director