Tar Heel Wrestling Club Athletes Set to Compete at UWW Ranking Series Event in Budapest, Hungary

The Tar Heel Wrestling Club (THWC) will be represented on the international stage this July as two of its elite athletes travel to Budapest, Hungary, to compete in the United World Wrestling (UWW) Polyák Imre, Varga János & Kozma István Memorial Ranking Series event. The competition, scheduled for July 15th, is the fourth and final UWW Ranking Series tournament of the 2026 season and will feature many of the world's top wrestlers competing for valuable international ranking points ahead of the Senior World Championships.

Leading the Tar Heel Wrestling Club delegation is Chris Foca, who will represent the Dominican Republic in the men's freestyle 86KG division. Joining him in Budapest will be Shannon Hanna, representing the Bahamas in the men's freestyle 65KG weight class.

The Budapest Ranking Series tournament annually attracts Olympic medalists, World Champions, and top-ranked wrestlers from around the globe. As the final Ranking Series event before the World Championships, the competition plays a critical role in determining international rankings and seeding for the sport's premier events.

Fans can follow competition updates, results, and behind-the-scenes coverage throughout the week on THWC social media channels as Foca and Hanna represent both their nations and the Tar Heel Wrestling Club on the international stage in Budapest.