Maadlusliit

Maadlusliit, officially Eesti Maadlusliit, is the national governing body for the sport of wrestling in Estonia. It regulates clubs, organizes national competitions, and oversees athlete development across Greco-Roman, freestyle, and women’s wrestling. The federation works with the Estonian Olympic Committee and represents Estonia in international wrestling through its affiliations.

Its activities include organizing the Estonian Championships, selecting and preparing national teams for European and World Championships and the Olympic Games, and supporting coaching and refereeing education. It also promotes wrestling at the youth level and ensures compliance with international rules and anti-doping policies.

Maadlusliit is governed by a president and a board elected by member clubs, and it maintains committees for coaching, refereeing, youth development, and anti-doping. The organization coordinates with regional clubs and affiliated associations to deliver programs, events, and resources for athletes, officials, and clubs.

Internationally, Maadlusliit is a member of United World Wrestling (UWW), the sport’s global governing body. Through this affiliation, the federation facilitates Estonia’s participation in continental and world championships and coordinates the national team’s involvement in Olympic competition.