INTERNATIONAL SPORTS PRESS ASSOCIATION (AIPS)  
forwarded to USA Wrestling by FILA    
Mr. Milan Ercegan  FILA President    
Budapest, 14 September, 2001    

Dear Mr. President,    

The AIPS was shocked at the tragic events that affected the USA 11th September.    

We strongly condemn such terrorist acts, which left behind thousands of innocent victims.    

In the name of the world's sports media, we wish to express our sincere solidarity with the American people, with the victims of these evil events and with their families. Therefore, we wish to ask you to join us in our attempt to support those affected by these attacks.    Guided by the Olympic spirit, let us do our best to help them overcome these difficult moments.    

Best regards,    Togay Bayatli  AIPS President  __________________________________________    

Dear Sir or Madam,    

First of all I want to say that I am truly sorry for what happened in New York and in the United States and if there is anything I can do, please let me know and I will.  Then I am really in need to know whether the world championships in wrestling will take place in New York or not - or if they will take place at all, somewhere else or in another city. I understand that it can take a while for you to answer but I hope you can tell me more. I hope you and your friends didn't lose any friends or members of your family, it is a tragedy.    Y

Yours sincerely,    
Benedict Rehbein  www.ringerforum.de    __________________________________________    

Dear Mr.  Gary  (Abbott):      
I am horrified by the news on the terrorist attacks. My deepest  sympathies are with you.       

I pray that your family and friends are not affected by further  immediate grief.     

Kind regards.    
Ali Gumus  Chairman  AIPS  wrestling commission    __________________________________________       

I was surprised at the terror in New York and I am worried about you. Where are you now? Are you OK?    
Ikuo Higuchi (Japan)    
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Hello USA Wrestling    

I was shocked to hear about the tragedy in New York this morning (NZ time).    

I hope that everyone at USA Wrestling and your families are safe and well.  Please extend my sympathy to anyone who has lost friends/relatives.    

At this stage I'm assuming air travel will be back to normal by the time of the World Champs and definitely still intend to come up for the event.  If there is anything extra you need me to help with (either here in NZ or when  I get to the States) please don't hesitate to ask.    

Yours in wrestling.  
Frank Shanly  Mat Chat (New Zealand)    __________________________________________    

Watching the TV, at first I couldn't believe my eyes.    

What a terrible terrorism it is!  Are the all members of USA Wrestling and their families safe? Championship will be able to be held?  

Kimura Yoichiro   
(public relations photographer of All Japan Female Wrestling Federation}   
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The tragedy that has occurred yesterday is hard to comprehend and will be even harder to forget. The pictures of yesterday's events will be replayed over and over in our heads for years to come. Words do not begin to convey the sadness that I have for the families of victims of this terrible crime  against America.    

I hope and pray that USA Wrestling is giving the guidance and support in such a tragic time in world history.    
Sincerely  
Leslee Laverdure (Canada)    __________________________________________    

We at Iran Sports Press would like to send our deepest regards and condolences to USA Wrestling and its staff.  Our thoughts are and will remain with friends and family members of those affected by this horrifying event.     

As a member of the press we condemn this and all acts of terrorism against any nation.  We grieve at the loss of any life.     

 We hope that USA Wrestling considers the safety of all participants in the World Championships.  If there anything we can do to help please do not hesitate to ask!    

Yours sincerely,    
Behrang Sohrabi  Media Relations  Iran Sports Press    __________________________________________   

 Subject: FW: Concerning the terror-attack  Date: Wed, 12 Sep 2001 13:03:28 EDT    
From: SV Untergriesbach (wrestling-club)  Munich/Untergriesbach (Germany), 09 .12. 2001    

To: USA Wrestling  Attn: Mr. Bruce Baumgartner, President    

Dear Sir,     

With consternation we have taken notice of the terrible terror-attack of terrorists in the United States. We would like to confirm our deepest sympathy to all concerned people.        
Sincerely yours,     
Josef-Karl Neudorfer & Stefan Kinateder    
Editors of www.ringen-aktuell.de    __________________________________________      

I was shocked the tragic acts of terrorism. And I send my sincere condolences to them. I am going to fly on the World Wrestling Championships to New York, if his planes will not change.    

Your sincerely  
Olga Ermolina (Russia)     __________________________________________    

I express my condolances to the whole American people.    

Zura Usuphashvili (Georgia)     __________________________________________    

We want to extend  its most sincere condolences to each and every family of the victims of this tragic acts of  terrorism. We will wait the decision  about  the World Championship. If you have  possibility  send  me  for this way  the final decision or other important information.    

Jose Manuel del Arroz Aleman  Radio Rebelde,  La Habana, Cuba     __________________________________________    

On behalf of myself and all my colleagues here at Starozagorski Novini Ood I would like to express our sincere condolences for the tragedy that hit your country. A tragedy that hurt all of us. Because evil acts like the one committed against the innocent citizens of the USA aims at all of us - who condemn and will always fight crimes that deprive us of the basic human right - to lead a peaceful and meaningful life. Our hearts go out to the families of all victims of the tragedy. But we have no doubts that the  USA will come out of this tragedy even stronger , because the spirit that holds your nation has always been a leading example for all democracies around the world.    

With respect,  
Mr. Petyo Imelov  Ms. Petya Stoyanova   
And the whole team of journalists and readers of Starozagorski Novini Ood (Bulgaria)  
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Accept my sincere condolences to all Americans who were touched by this despical act terrorism. May God give you the fortitude to bear the loss     
Regards,  
Nwaka B.C.  Bendel Newspapers     __________________________________________      

Dear President,   I was shocted by the news of terrorist attacks on us institutions and public buildings. We condemn such inhuman acts. I would like to express my condolonces to you and the American people.    
Altu stanbulluo lu  
Editor In Chief Guresimiz   __________________________________________    

Hello USA Wrestling    

I was shocked about what happend in New York and Washington. I hope that everyone at USA Wrestling and your families are safe and well. Please extend my condolence and sympathy to anyone who has lost friends/relatives.    

Yours sincerely    
Milena Modeva  
newspaper "7 days sport", Bulgaria, Sofia   __________________________________________  

FROM/TURKEY (Turkish Radio-Tv Corp)    

I am very sorry for the terrorist attack. The Turkish people know terrorist attacks very well. I pray that your family and friends are not affected by further immediate grief.    

Best Regards,    Husnu Kaftan  Deputy Director  TRT Izmir News   __________________________________________    

Note: Each of these journalists were sent specific responses to their messages of concern and condolence and their other questions.