The event honors the memory and achievements of Olympic Champion Dave Schultz, who was tragically killed in 1996. The Colorado Springs Sports Corporation and Fort Carson Sports are supporting this historic competition by assisting in the promotion and coordination of the event. Dave was known as an ambassador to other nations within wrestling. He had a great relationship with the international delegations. I am very glad that these nations are coming here to compete in honor of Dave.
Tickets are available at the door.
Top athletes from wrestling clubs across the nation are expected to participate in the tournament as well. The quality of the competition should be spectacular. Colorado Springs is one of the world's hotbeds for wrestling. The U.S. Olympic Committee and USA Wrestling have their national headquarters in the city. In addition, the U.S. Olympic Training Center resident programs in both freestyle and Greco-Roman wrestling are based there.