Guam is an unincorporated and organized territory of the United States in Micronesia in the western Pacific Ocean.^[4][5] It is the western most point and territory of the United States, along with the Northern Mariana Islands. The capital city of Guam is Hagåtña and the most populous city is Dededo. The inhabitants of Guam are called Guamanians, and they are American citizens by birth. Indigenous Guamanians are the Chamorros, who are related to other Austronesian natives of Eastern Indonesia, the Philippines, and Taiwan. Guam has been a member of the Pacific Community since 1983.

In 2016, 162,742 people resided on Guam. Guam has an area of 210 square miles (540 km²; 130,000 acres) and a population density of 775 per square mile (299/km²). In Oceania, it is the largest and southernmost of the Mariana Islands and the largest island in Micronesia. Among its municipalities, Mongmong-Toto-Maite has the highest population density at 3,691 per square mile (1,425/km²), whereas Inarajan and Umatac have the lowest density at 119 per square mile (46/km²). The highest point is Mount Lamlam at 1,332 feet (406 m) above sea level. Since the 1960s, the economy has been supported by two industries: tourism and the United States Armed Forces.

Sports in Guam

The Guam national basketball team is traditionally one of the top teams in the Oceania region behind the Australia men's national basketball team and the New Zealand national basketball team. As of 2015, it is the reigning champion of the Pacific Games Basketball Tournament. Guam is home to various basketball organizations, including the Guam Basketball Association.
Guam is represented in rugby union by the Guam national rugby union team. The team has never qualified for a Rugby World Cup. Guam played their first match in 2005, an 8–8 draw with the India national rugby union team. Guam's biggest win was a 74–0 defeat of the Brunei national rugby union team in June 2008.
Guam hosted the Pacific Games in 1975 and 1999. At the 2007 Games, Guam finished 7th of 22 countries and 14th at the 2011 Games.

Wrestling in Guam

Wrestling in Guam is quite popular there. The Guam Amateur Wrestling Federation (GAWF) is the governing body for Olympic wrestling on Guam. Mr. Antonio Aquino is not only President of the of Wrestling in Guam, he is also President of the "Oceania Council" of the internation Wrestling Federation UWW. The GAWF participates in national, regional, continental and worldwide competitions. The wrestling in Guam became popular mainly through US American soldiers on the Pacific Island. As in the US, wrestling on Guam is largely done at the high schools. In addition to the approximately ten high school wrestling teams, there are also some classic wrestling clubs on Guam. In wrestling, free style on Guam is much more popular than the Greco-Roman style. On Guam, wrestling is also very popular among female athletes.

International Situation

For big worldwide success in wrestling Guam has simply too few inhabitants and athletes. Another handicap is the isolated island location in the midst of the Pacific Ocean, which of course makes the international exchange extremely expensive and difficult. Nonetheless, the Guamanian Association is doing a good job and can look back already on five Olympic Games participacions. In the "Oceanic" continental Wrestling Association, Guam plays a major role and always represents a medal-loving team on this level.

Olympic Games

Youth Olympic Games

Oceania Championships 2019

 
National Situation

Wrestling is a popular school and club sport in Guam. Although Guam only about have

160 000 inhabitants, there are ten high school wrestling teams on the island. The high schools perform, in the media much-noticed, individual tournaments but also team fights. There are also some wrestling clubs. Wrestling in Guam receives a lot of input from members of the US armed forces who are on duty on the island.

Highschool Teams:

GW Geckos
Tiyan Titans
Okkodo Bulldogs
FD Friars
AOLG Cougars
Southern High
Guam High Panthers
JFK Islanders
Southern Dolphins
Sanchez High

Wrestling Clubs

Fudoshin Fittnes Club

118 Chalan Duenas Street
96929 Yigo

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Spike 22 Wrestling Club

153 PALE LEON MURPHY ST
96913 TAMUNING, GUAM

https://www.facebook.com/Spike-22-143839542314649/

Wrestling and MMA Club – of international ex. Wrestler Melchor Manibusan.

Phoenix Wrestling Club

https://phoenixwrestlingclub.org

·       The Phoenix Wrestling Club (PWC) was founded in 2013 to allow student athletes to continue training and enhancing their skills during off season. Since its founding, the organization has focused on empowering participants by requiring that they uphold certain standards of moral character. As prevention partners, our participants will be given the opportunity to enhance theirs kills and become role models and advocates for healthy lifestyles. It is our goal that all our participants become well-rounded and productive in-dividuals in their communities and leaders in prevention.

Snakepit Wrestling Academy Guam (SWAG)

marine core drive
96931 Tamuning, Guam

https://www.snakepitwrestlingacademyguam.com

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 Snakepit Wrestling Academy Guam (SWAG)

 is the first wrestling academy on Guam to develop grassroots wrestling at a youth level and a 501(c) non-profit organization focused on creating a positive, safe, and fun environment for all our wrestlers, young and old, as well as those who watch and support us.  The sport of wrestling allows people to train with discipline, tenacity, and a never-ending drive for success and progress. We are dedicated to improving/evolving the future of wrestling on the island of Guam. In the near future, we intend to participate in a multitude of community service projects- from clean-ups to beautification, as well as other positive opportunities. We believe that these activities develop great character in the youth who partake in them.

Federation

Guam Amateur Wrestling Federation (GAWF) is the governing body for amateur wrestling on Guam and Mr. Antonio Aquino ist he President. GAWF coordinates amateur wrestling programs on Guam and works to create interest and participation in these programs.

GAWF members consist of athletes of all ages, coaches, officials, parents, and volunteers striving together to strengthen the sport. GAWF assist various wrestling clubs on Guam enhance their athletes by providing and sanctioning local competitions. GAWF participates in national, regional, continental, and world level competitions.

Guam Amateur Wrestling Federation, guided by the Olympic Spirit, provides opportunities for members to achieve their full human and athletic potential.

The Guam Amateur Wrestling Federation (GAWF), will strive to be the regions best sports organization by working synergistically with the Guam National Olympic Committee to increase our members athletic knowledge and enhance our athletes, coaches, and officials competitive spirit through quality training and competition.

Guam Amateur Wrestling Federation

Address

c/o Mr. Antonio I. Aquino
715 Route 15
Suite 101
GU - 96910 Maite GUAM

EmailGUM@united-world-wrestling.org 

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