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Baskerville Institute to Host Webinar on the Power of Sport to Unite.

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Salt Lake City, UT, October 26, 2023. The Baskerville Institute is pleased to announce that it will be hosting a webinar on November 7, 2023, at 12:00 p.m. (MDT), 2:00 p.m. (NY Time), and 7:00 p.m. (London Time) to discuss the inspiring story of how wrestling was saved from elimination from the Olympic Games and how sport can help unite diverse nations and preserve global solidarity.

Featured speakers include:

   Nenad Lalovic, President of UWW and a member of the IOC.

  Andrew F. Barth, retired chairman of Capital Guardian Trust Company and founder of Titan Mercury Wrestling Club.

   Adeline Gray, the most decorated female wrestler in the world and the most decorated wrestler in U.S. history.

Registration Link: To register for the webinar, please visit the Baskerville Institute website: www.baskervilleinstitute.org

This program is co-sponsored by United World Wrestling (UWW), USA Wrestling, and the Titan Mercury Wrestling Club.

The webinar will explore the power of sport to overcome political differences, build bridges between cultures, and promote global understanding. Speakers will also discuss the progress that Olympic wrestling has made since its near- elimination in 2013 and how the sport can continue to be a force for good in the world.

This webinar is open to all who are interested in sports, diplomacy, and the power of sport to unite people. Register today to learn more about how wrestling is a beacon of hope and solidarity in a world that is increasingly divided.

About the Baskerville Institute

The Baskerville Institute is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the study of sport and its role in society. The Institute offers a variety of educational programs, including webinars, conferences, and workshops. It also has a Sport & Friendship program that seeks to improve friendship through sports.