Wrestling mat mystery for BWF
Tuesday, December 05, 2017
BWF has been fighting tooth and nail to have the mat returned, but it seems like it is going to be a long process for that to happen. The association is currently using karate mats during their competitions. BWF president, Moagi Sharp said yesterday that he has engaged United Wrestling President-Africa on the matter.
“I will do everything in my power to have that mat here at home. Burkina Faso are also fighting the same battle because they were also given the same mat by Russia,” he said.
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