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Welcome to Wrestlers WithOut Borders

Wrestlers WithOut Borders (WWB) is a non-profit organization dedicated to the promotion and development of the noble Olympic sports of freestyle and Greco-Roman wrestling.
The wrestlers of the 2010 Gay games Cologne Freestyle Tournament

Gay Games Cologne Forty wrestlers from nine countries competed in the Gay Games VIII freestyle tournament in Cologne. Powered by three-time gold medalists Gene Dermody and Calvin Malone, San Francisco edged New York City for top honors in a tight competition. For medal results, click here.

Club membership is open to legitimate wrestling organizations that have demonstrated a commitment to wrestlers of all ages, gender and orientation in a safe, non-elitist environment and which adhere to the policies and procedures as set forth by FILA. We also have represented our member clubs as a voting member of the Federation of Gay Games and assist in the planning of that event.

As of October 2006, WWB was reincorporated to broaden its mission beyond the Gay Games.
Online petition: Keep the Gay Games the premier global LGBT sports-cultural event
Position February 2010: Wrestlers WithOut Borders to not support World OutGames-3 Antwerp

Not a member of a WWB Club? You can still sign up to receive news of what's happening with Wrestlers WithOut Borders and its member organizations. Click here.

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As an all-volunteer organization, we have members and friends throughout North America, Australia, and Europe who can assist you in
locating wrestling resources
in your area. Feel free to contact any of the clubs listed here for information about their practice times and events. We are happy to answer your questions or to assist you in forming a wrestling club of your own.

 

2009 WWB Championships

Participants in the 24th annual Don Jung Memorial Tournament

Twenty-three wrestlers competed in WWB Cup II, hosted by the 24th annual Don Jung Memorial Tournament in San Francisco. In the Cup's Hosts vs. Guests Challenge, the Guests succesfully defended their title with a 22-13 victory. Host Golden Gate Wrestling Club took top honors with 2 golds, 3 silvers and 1 bronze medals in the team competition to edge Southern California (2 gold, 1 silver, 3 bronze), followed by New York Metro (2 gold, 1 bronze),. and Philadelphia Spartans and San Diego Bulldogs with one siler each. Six inductees to the WWB Don Jung Hall of Merit were honored. For complete team and individual results and information about the Hall of Merit class, visit the Legacy section.


Our thanks
Five members of the WWB community stepped up with cash donations of $100 or more this year to help ensure the success of our WWB Cup and Hall of Merit Awards ceremonies. Please join WWB in thanking Ron Ward, Gene Dermody, William 'Coke' Harrell, Roger Brigham and Ed Lindsay for their generosity. If you would like to make a tax-dedictible donation to WWB, email Treasurer Gene Dermody for a link to make a pledge and get a Pay Pal link.

Select Wrestling Tournament Results:

2010 Gay Games VIII Wrestling Results - Cologne

2009 WWB Cup II - San Francisco

2008 Inaugural WWB Cup - Chicago

2006 Gay Games VII Wrestling Results - Chicago

All Gay Games Results, 1982-2010

Official 2006 World OutGames Wrestling Results

Official 2009 World OutGames Wrestling Results


Pictures from Gay Games VII:

OutSports -1 / / / OutSports -2

San Diego Bulldogs WC / / / Southern California WC

Golden Gate personal page

Chicago Pride - Page 1 / / /Chicago Pride - Page 2

Chicago Commercial GG7 Wrestling Photos

"Pride On the Mat" — A commemorative history
30 years of Gay Games Wrestling. Download 10mb PDF file here or view in HTML online here.

 

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