(Requested by denger) and my last original post here.     This is a very extensive breakdown regarding the depth in Japan and looking forward toward the 2023 Senior World Championships/2024 Olympics in Paris.   I actually started writing this before the Senior World Championships in Belgrade this year, but denger's request and themat.com's upcoming forum closure made me finish it quicker. There has already been a big shift for certain wrestlers coming back from the 2022 Senior World Championships in Belgrade.   As you might know, Japan's qualifying proce ..read more

The domain has yet to propagate, but here is the link when it does. http://www.intermatforums.com/ Still a lot of work with setup, themes and such, so be patient. If you can't access the site for a couple minutes it's likely due to a server reboot due to updating settings. If you REALLY want to get a head start you can use the IP address to get access.  http://190.92.141.112 ..read more

Russia Announces Changes To Staff - Tedeev Out As Head Coach - FloWrestling I thought this would be going to Sajid Sajidov. Anyone else surprised Gatsalov got the job? I have not seen him coaching at the events ..read more

For all wrestling and combat sport enthusiasts: must watch Netflix, Human Playground episode 5. Watch the first 12 min.  ..read more

I thought Masoumi looked great at U23 - he is only 18 and looks like he is getting close to the 125 kg (275lb) weight limit.  I think he edges out past WC Zare by 2024 and wins the OGM.  Now if Gable were to change his mind and rededicate himself to competing on the highest level I might think twice about that.  Still I think over the next two years young Mr. Masoumi will surpass his very excellent countryman as well as Geno and Taha and anyone else at 125 Kg.  Now if only Pat Santoro could get him to matriculate at Lehigh for the next 4 years ..read more

I am on TOM forum but there is not much wrestling discussion going on there.   I come here for that.   But that ends soon.   Where can I go to get really good forum chat for wrestling both International and Collegiate?   Thanks in advance. mspart ..read more

What is the best bet that you won on this forum?  Did the other guy pay up? You only have 7 days to brag about your brilliant win ..read more

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w8pyfs8rso4 ..read more

With TheMat.com message board sadly coming to an end, it is time to cull some data from the Leaderboard section of the site. With this data we can build our TheMat.Com HALL OF FAME. To qualify for the HOF a poster must be in the top 48 of Reputation Points or Content Count (because that was what was on the page). There were 57 posters in the combined categories. I will get the commemorative plaques in the mail as soon as possible. Let's start with the GOAT. And the GOAT is.... @Coach_J The GOAT was determined by the ratio of Reputation Points to Content Count. With 2,212 ..read more

Overall, I've enjoyed the exchanges and camaraderie shared here over the years. Of course, a few exceptions but I have learned a great deal and have appreciated the message boards, particularly the international one.  I wish everyone well in their future wrestling and life endeavors. Coach J ..read more