#133: What the 2021 Games Means for Wrestling




RUDIS Wrestling Podcast show

Summary: On this episode of the RUDIS Wrestling Podcast, Matt Dernlan and Jason Bryant react to the Summer Games being delayed to 2021. The two discuss the global impact of a sports-less 2020 summer, what the postponement means for the sport of wrestling, and what the future landscape looks like for athletes. Show Notes 0:00 Show Intro 6:20 Postponement of 2020 Games 11:42 Oly-Redshirt Eligibility 21:09 Benefits to the Games in 2021 25:05 RTCs Impact on Training Opportunity 27:06 Where Will Athletes Train? 28:50 Logistics + Global Impact of Delay 33:05 What Will Happen With NCAA Wrestling? 39:02 Why a Final Decision About NCAA Eligibility is Important 41:25 Details About Our Exclusive Interview with Cary Kolat