Wrestlers compete in U23 World Championships in Las Vegas

Several collegiate wrestlers are competing in the UWW U23 World Championships held at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas.

Matty Lopes, representing Brazil in the 61 kg division, secured a comeback victory against Georgia's Nika Zangaladze, winning 8-6 after trailing 6-0 late in the match. However, Lopes was eliminated in the round of 16 following a 10-7 decision loss to Japan's Akido Mukaida.

Other competitors from the University of Nebraska are also participating in the men’s freestyle brackets to represent their respective heritages. LJ Araujo is competing for Brazil at 74 kg, Omar Ayoub is representing Puerto Rico at 65 kg, and Christopher Minto is wrestling for Jamaica at 79 kg.