Women’s wrestling isn’t just the future—it’s the present. And if you’re not actively supporting it, you’re holding the sport back.

For decades, wrestling was seen as a male-dominated sport. That’s changing, and for good reason. Women’s wrestling is one of the fastest-growing sports at both the high school and collegiate levels. If we want to see wrestling continue to thrive, it’s time to fully embrace and support the growth of women’s wrestling.

1. Women’s Wrestling Is Here to Stay

Women’s wrestling is no longer a niche part of the sport—it’s an essential pillar of wrestling’s future. The numbers prove it:

• The number of female wrestlers in high school has skyrocketed over the past decade.
• More colleges are adding women’s wrestling programs each year.
• The Olympics and world championships continue to showcase elite female wrestlers at the highest levels.

If you’re not supporting women’s wrestling, you’re not just ignoring a growing movement—you’re actively limiting wrestling’s potential.

2. More Wrestlers Means a Stronger Sport

Adding women’s wrestling isn’t just about fairness—it’s about survival.

When schools and clubs introduce women’s wrestling, participation numbers double. That means more athletes, more fans, and more financial support for wrestling programs.

For those worried about declining numbers in boys’ wrestling, the solution isn’t exclusion—it’s expansion. The more opportunities we create, the more we ensure wrestling remains a thriving, competitive sport for generations to come.

3. Women’s Wrestling Expands the Fan Base

Every new female wrestler brings a community with her—parents, friends, family, and supporters. That’s how you grow a fan base and build lifelong engagement with the sport.

Think about it: More athletes mean more matches, more spectators, and more energy at every event. The success of women’s wrestling isn’t just good for female athletes—it’s good for the entire wrestling community.

By embracing women’s wrestling, we create:

• More ticket sales at tournaments
• More involvement from families and schools
• A broader audience that sustains the sport at every level

4. Are You Making Space for Female Wrestlers?

If you’re a coach, an athlete, or a parent, ask yourself: Are you creating opportunities for female wrestlers?

If not, why not?

Coaches, are you actively recruiting and supporting female wrestlers? Athletes, are you encouraging and welcoming female teammates? Parents, are you advocating for your daughters to have the same opportunities as your sons?

Wrestling’s long-term success depends on how we answer these questions.

5. Wrestling Thrives When It’s Inclusive

The best thing we can do for wrestling’s future? Welcome everyone to the mat.

Wrestling has always been about grit, determination, and resilience. Those qualities aren’t exclusive to one gender. The sport grows stronger when we include everyone who is willing to put in the work and step on the mat.

The future of wrestling is clear: It’s inclusive, it’s expanding, and it’s thriving.

Support women’s wrestling. Because when the sport grows, everyone wins.