FILA
Dear friends,
On behalf of all the National Federations and all members of the FILA Bureau, I would like to express my deepest sympathy to the peoples of the United States after the tragic events which occurred yesterday in your country.
Milan Ercegan
President
Dear Mr. President, dear friend,
After the hideous attack directed against the United States, I would like to express my deepest sympathy. I cannot find the words strong enough to express my incredulity.
My heart goes out to you after the tragic events suffered by your country. Please accept my deepest sympathy and my condolences to USA Wrestling family and to the American people.
Yours sincerely,
Michel Dusson
FILA Secretary General
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ALBANIA
Albanian Wrestling Federation joins to your pain and in the same time is with you and the victims families participating in your grief.
God bless you.
God bless America.
Sincerely yours,
Viron Bezhani
General Secretary
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ARGENTINA
USA Wrestling
Mr. Bruce Baumgartner, President
Dear Mr. President,
All of us were shocked, having known about yesterday's horrific tragedy in New York and Washington. Argentina Wrestling Federation and myself (Gonzalo Pelaez) expresses our solidarity with American people in the big misery which has overtaken your country.
World Wrestling Championships would be held as scheduled or there may be any changes? So please let us know all details.
With all due respect, compliments and sympathies,
Gonzalo Pelaez
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ARMENIA
Yerevan/Armenia
13.09.2001
Dear Colleagues,
National Olympic Committee of Armenia expresses its deep condolence to the families of the victims and to all American people of unprecedented terrorist attack.
We hope that American people will endure pain of loss.
With best regards,
Stepan Sargysan
President
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AUSTRALIA
Hi to friends in the US wrestling family,
I can't begin to express my shock and horror at what has happened overnight in NY. I was alerted to the tragedy by a fellow Olympic volunteer Arthur Tooby calling me from Western Australia and telling me to switch on my TV.
I hope that you and your loved ones are all safe and our thoughts andprayers are with you.
I am still hopeful of getting to NY but like everything its in the hands of God.
Kind Regards from all the wrestling community here in Australia.
Frank Cinquegrana
Media Monitors Australia Pty Ltd
To: USA Wrestling
Dear Mr. President:
Members and officials of the Australian Wrestling Union Inc. are appalled at the disaster which has occurred in New York of recent days. Particular concern is felt for the great loss of life resulting from such an outrageous and unprovoked attack.
Condolences are extended from the whole of the Wrestling fraternity in Australia.
The need to postpone the World Championships to a more suitable date is obvious and at the revised time in New York it is anticipated the Australian team will be in attendance.
Once again, please accept our sincere and heartfelt condolences.
Kind regards,
Les Neal
Honorary Treasurer
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BELARUS
To: USA Wrestling
Dear Sirs:
Belorussian Wrestling Federation, National Freestyle, Greco-Roman and Feminine wrestling teams of the Republic of Belarus present their sincere condolences to you and all the American people.
All of us were shocked, having known about yesterday's horrific tragedy in New York and Washington.
We are grieving about the victims and would like to express our sympathy to their families.
We couldn't but understand that this catastrophy will entail definite changes concerning the World Wrestling Championships. We shall be very grateful to you if you inform us about the situation as soon as something will be known.
Let us again present our condolences.
Sincerely yours,
Alexandre Medved
President
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BOSNIA AND HERZOGOVINA
USA Wrestling
Mr. Bruce Baumgartner, President
Dear Mr. President,
Having in mind terrible tragedy that has just reached friendly American Nation, we do find us in the opportunity to take part in any action that could be needed. Our sympathies to the U.S. people allow us to help in the way we could be most helpful. This way we certainly can express our sadness caused by cruel and mindless tragedy.
If you think we could give You a hand in any case or anytime, please let us know ASAP in order to involve all of our modest potentials to, at least partly, express gratitude for all United States have done for Bosnia during recent cruel aggression over friendly Bosnian people.
With all do respect, compliments and sympathies,
Mirsad M. Ibric
President of the Wrestling Federation of Bosnia
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BRAZIL
Rio de Janeiro, September 11th, 2001
Dear friends from USA Wrestling,
We from the Brazilian Wrestling Federation would like to join the American people in their feelings of deep sadness, due to the recent facts that have been occurring in the City of New York in the last hours. We are really shocked with the situation and we will be praying that you, with the help of God, can overtake all the terror you have been going through.
Sincerely,
Pedro Gama Filho
President
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CANADA
President,
USA Wrestling
September 12, 2001.
Dear Bruce,
On behalf of Wrestling Canada, all Canadian wrestlers and indeed all Canadians, I wish to offer you, USA Wrestling and your great country our sincerest condolences.
The events of yesterday are beyond contemplation. I am in shock and greatly saddened by the inhuman brutality inflicted upon innocent people. I can only hope your staff and members are safe and wish the best for your organization in overcoming this tragedy. I am sure it is a very difficult time for you.
If there is anything our association can do to help yours, please do not hesitate to ask. We will all be facing difficult times I am sure, and pulling together can only help us all move forward. Our hearts and souls are with you.
Sincerely,
Bill Dowbiggin
President
Wrestling Canada
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CHILE
Our federation deeply laments the sinister attack of the terrorism that you have suffered.
Receive our support at so difficult moments.
Sincerely,
Teobaldo A. Dias U.
Secretario General
Federación Chilena de Lucha
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CONGO
From: Fecolutta RDC
To: USA Wrestling
Mr. President Bruce Baumgartner
Dear Chairman,
We, the Congolese Wrestling Associated Federation and all its members of the federal committee and all Congolese athletes, present our sorrowful condolences for the death of many thousands worthy Americans in the unjust and ununderstanding attacks of the two twin towers and other important buildings in your country on September 11, 2001.
We are sure that there are also American athletes along those who are killed (died) in that tragedy.
May our Mighty God provide all died persons with peace without end in the heavens. Whereas the fact that this situation should disturb the organization of the 35th wrestling championship which works have already been started, may you inform us about the new dispositions taken for the next wrestling championship forecasted and for which we are partners by our enrollment. All our travel documents (visas and passports) are being made ready in your embassy in Kinshasa. Please, rush to us your reply if there is any scheduling change or not.
Best regards,
We remain
FOR THE FEDERAL COMMITTEE OF FECOLUTTA
The Federal Secretary,
Justin NANGA MBUITI
The President,
Christophe OLELA OSSOMBA
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COMMONWEALTH WRESTLING NATIONS
To: USA WRESTLING ASSOCIATION
Attention: BRUCE BAUMGARTNER, President
RICH BENDER, Executive Director
Dear Bruce & Rich:
It was with sadness and shock to have seen on TV , the recent tragic events unfold in your Country on Tuesday, September, 11, 2001.
We share your and your Nations grief and sorrow about the loss of human lives & damages as a result of dastardly terrorist attack on New York, Washington & Pennsylvania.
On behalf of the COMMONWEALTH WRESTLING NATIONS (20) members of FILA, I would like to express our sympathy and deep sorrow to all Americans and the families of the victims of this terrorist action.
This was an attack not only on USA but against the whole human race, we must stand together, we're with you.
In recent days we all have witnessed the "true spirit" of your Nation in the face of this horific catastrophe as shown by the New York policemen, firefighters, rescue people and volunteers. We are sure your Nation will endure and prevail.
Once again, please accept our sincerest condolences, I remain,
Yours in Wrestling,
Josip MRKOCI
Founder & Past Chairman
COMMONWEALTH AMATEUR WRESTLING ASSOCIATION
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DENMARK
From: The Danish Wrestling Federation
To: USA Wrestling, att: Bruce Baumgarten
Dear Friends:
On behalf of the Danish Wrestling Federation, I want to express my deepest respect and sympathy with the American people. We are really shoked over the tragical and brutal acts of violence and terroisme.
Please accept my my deepest condolences.
Yours sincerly
Allan Bo Jakobsen
President
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EGYPT
Dear Mr. Baumgartner:
With great sadness we received the shocking news of the cowardice attack on the W.T.C., the Pentagon and the American people. From our hearts, we condolence you and your Federation and all the American citizens.
Our federation and all Egyptian wrestlers and people share with you the greave of this evil act.
Under these circumstances, it is normal to reschedule your planes. If there is any change concerning the World Championships planned to be held in NY, we really appreciate to hear from you as soon as possible.
Again, accept my condolence with my best regards,
Dr. Hisham F. Aly
President of Egyptian Wrestling Federation
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ESTONIA
To: USA Wrestling
Attn: Mr. Bruce Baumgartner, President
Dear Mr. President:
On behalf of the Estonian wrestling family and on my own behalf, I wish to express our most sincere condolences to the United States of America for the terrible attacks on the World Trade Centre in New York and against Pentagon.
Our thoughts are with the injured and families of the dead.
Sincerely yours,
Johannes Kert
President of the Estonian Wrestling Federation
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FRANCE
Le Président, les membres du Conseil d'Administration ainsi que la Direction Technique Nationale on appris avec forte émotion l'attaque effroyment perpétree au sein même de votre grande nation.
Nous nous associons de tout coeur avec les familes de toutes les victimes et vous assurent de leur parfaite solidaritê en ces instants douloureux.
Soyez assuré de toute nous sympathie et de notre soutien moral.
Jean-Michel Brun
Président
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GEORGIA
To: President of USA Wrestling Federation
Mr. Bruce Baumgartner
Georgian Wrestling Federation and Georgian wrestlers with Georgian population, sympathizes with American people in their sorrow because of crime, realized American people - will overcome this misfortune.
We, Georgian wrestlers with Georgian people stand hard by you.
Sincerely,
G. Dzasokhov
Georgian Wrestling Federation President
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GERMANY
To: USA Wrestling
From: German Wrestling Federation
We condemn these terrorist attacks.
Our thoughts are with you in these times.
German Wrestling Federation
Karl-Martin Dittmann
General Secretary
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GREECE
Dear Mr. President,
We would like to express our revulsion and our deepest sympathy for yesterday's hideous incident. The family of wrestling feels for the families of the innocent victims and the whole American community.
Yours sincerely,
Th. Hamakos
H.W.F. President
G. Tzias
Sec. General H.W.F.
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HUNGARY
Date: 11.09.2001
From: Hungarian Wrestling Federation
To: USA Wrestling
Attn: Mr. Bruce Baumgartner, President
Dear Mr. President,
On behalf of the Hungarian Wrestling Federation and the whole Hungarian wrestling family, let me express you my deepest feelings of sympathy and condolences over the tragical and brutal acts of violence and terrorism.
We are extremely shocked and fully share the grief and sorrow of all victims. This was an attack not only against a city but against the whole human race.
Please accept again my condolences.
Yours sincerely,
Dr. Csaba Hegedus
President
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IRELAND
The President Michael Whelan the Committee of the Irish Amateur Wrestling Association express our sincere sympathy with the USA Wrestling family and the American people in the recent horror that took place in your great country. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Signed on behalf of the President
Michael McCauley Hon Secretary
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INDIA
Dear Sir,
We are sorry to hear that thousands lives had been lost in New York and Washington. This is totally inhuman and we Condemn these activity of terrorism. We pray to God for early recovery of persons fighting for the life in hospitals.
Further we wish to know whether the World Senior Wrestling Championships would be held as scheduled or there may be any changes. So, please do let us know all details.
Thanking you,
Yours faithfully,
Rajender Chaudry
Asst. Secretary
To: Mr. Bruce Baumgartner, President, USA Wrestling
From: Mr. M.S. Malik, IPS President, Wrestling Federation of India
On behalf of Shri M.S. Malik, IPS, President Wrestling Federation of India, we express our deep sorrow and heart stricken condolence on national tragedy on USA culminating into innocent killings/deaths of thousands of people on 11th September, 2001. We pray to Almighty to give enough courage to the members of the bereaved family to bear unbearable loss.
On behalf of the entire Indian Sports Fraternity, we also pray to Almighty to bless the departed soul for peace in Heaven.
Thanking you,
Rajender Chaudry
Secretary for President Wrestling Federation of India
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IRAN
Sept. 12 2001
President of the USA Wrestling Federation
Dear Mr. President,
We regretfully received the tragic news of the catastrophe in New York and other areas.
I would like to hereby express our deepest sympathy and great sorrow with all Americans in general and the families of the innocent victims in particular.
Please accept our message of condolence and convey it to the U.S. sport society and the sport authorities concerned.
Sincerely yours,
Khadem, A.R.
President
Dear USA Wrestling,
The news of an inhumane terrorist act causing explosions in New York and Washington by the collision of hijacked aircraft which claimed the sweet lives of many innocent people was shocking and saddening.
As a nation long victimized by terrorist acts, the Iranian people condemn this unforgivable act with the strongest feelings. It is a matter of great regret that the perpetrators of such animalistic acts usually make innocent people a target for their ferocious intentions.
On behalf of the Iranian Sport Community, I wish to express my heartfelt sorrow on this occasion and pray to Almighty God to grant patience to the deceased families of this criminal act.
Yours sincerely,
Bahram Afsharzideh
Secretary General
National Olympic Committee of the Islamic Republic of Iran
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JAPAN
Dear President Bruce Baumgartner,
Japanese nations were really shocked to know the unprecedented show of terrorist horror happened in the United States by emergency television news.
We express our sincere mourn over many American victims.
If there is anything we could do for you, please let us know, we gladly assist as much as possible.
And now we would like to receive the following information about the World Wrestling Championships which would be held in Madison Square Garden:
1. to be calls off; 2. to be postponed; 3. to be held at different place, if so, time and venue
Under the disorder circumstance but please responded as soon as possible. The first group of our Japanese member is preparing to arrive in New York on September 20. Your prompt reply would be really appreciated.
Sincerely yours,
Shozo Sasahara
President
Japan Wrestling Federation
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KOREA
To: USA Wrestling Federation
From: Korea Wrestling Federation
Dt: 12/9/01
We are very sad to hear that the New York City has been damaged from the Terrorism. We hope that New York City will recover soon. On the other side, we are wondering whether the 2001 World Wrestling Championships will be held on time or not.
Best Regards,
Korea Wrestling Federation
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MEXICO
We send our considerations and my back for what happened in Nueya York and to their countrymen, it is
humiliating and painful for us, all my support receive and have all that you need.
Attentive And Respectfully
Artemio Izquierdo Tena
President
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MOLDOVA
U.S.A. Wrestling
With sincerely sympathy, Wrestling Federation of the Republic of Moldova presents condolences to the families of those who died in the result of terror actions that happened on September 11, 2001 and presents solidarity and Support to all the American people.
Yours sincerely,
Mihail Manoli
President of the Wrestling Federation of the Republic of Moldova
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MONGOLIA
To: Mr. Bruce Baumgartner
President, USA Wrestling
Date: 14 September 2001
Dear Sir,
The Mongolian Wrestling Federation and the entire wrestling family are deeply sorry for recent tragic events in your country cause by the terrorist attacks. We share your grief about loss of human lives and tremendous damages. We believe your great country will overcome the difficulties the soonest and severe crime will be condemned by humanity.
With deep sympathy,
S. Batbold
President
A. Baskhuu
General Secretary
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NEW ZEALAND
Bruce Baumgartner, President
Rich Bender, Executive Director
USA Wrestling
17 September 2001
Dear Bruce, Rich and American Friends,
All New Zealanders and fellow members of "Wrestling New Zealand" are filled with unspeakable grief at the tragic events that have taken place in your lovely country over the past week.
We are shocked that all thos victims in Washington and New York who were striving to do their best for humanity had to end life's journey the way they did. We have to accentuate the positive things in life. We must be strong and we must move onwards and upwards. We in New Zealand want you to know that we are all right beside you and the actions of terrorists and their assistants will always be remembered. I have no doubt that they will one day pay the price clearly, it is a sad time for us all.
Our heartfelt sympathy and love to you all. Take care and God Bless.
From your "Kiwi Friends."
Selwyn Metcalfe
President
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OCEANIA COMMITTEE OF ASSOCIATED WRESTLING STYLES
Bruce Baumgartner, President
Rich Bender, Executive Director
USA Wrestling
17 September 2001
Dear Bruce, Rich and American Friends,
All the Nations of the Oceania Continents join with me in extending to you all in America our heartfelt sympathy and understanding along with great sadness and disbelief at the tragic event that has occurred over the past week.
We are all traumatized by this horrific act of terrorism. We sit here with a feeling of helplessness, struggling to come to terms and trying to comprehend just what you are all going through at this sad time.
May this message comfort you to know that we share in your sorrow and keep you close in thoughts of sympathy and friendship.
In the meantime and until we meet again, take care. Our prayers are with you.
Yours faithfully,
Selwyn Metcalfe
President
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POLAND
The Polish Wrestling Federation would like to present condolences in regards to tragic events in your country. We are really shocked.
However, we must know the decision of your federation concerning the World Championships in New York. Are they going to take place or not?
With best regards,
Eugeniusz Najmark
Secretary General
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RUSSIA
11.09.2001
To: USA Wrestling
Dear friends,
Wrestling Federation of Russia expresses its sincere condolences connected with that terrible terrorism acts which have happened today.
Mikhail Mamiashvili
President of Russian Wrestling Federation
Acc: George Brioussov
Executive Director
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SOUTH AFRICA
The President
USA Wrestling
Dear Sir:
The President of the South Africa Wrestling Federation, Mr. Dave Van Der Merwe, the Executive Committee, and the wrestling people of South Africa want to send you and the wrestling people of the USA our deepest sympathy with what happened in your country yesterday.
We hope that there was not any of your wrestling people that was injured in the attacks.
If there was any, we send our sympathy, and we will pray for them. We want you and your wrestling people to know that all of you will be in our prayers.
Everything off the best.
Kind regards,
H.N. Van den Berg (Sec. Gen.)
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SWEDEN
USA Wrestling Federation
For the attention of Mr. Bruce Baumgartner
On behalf of Sweden wrestling federation, we want to give our deepest sympathy and condolences for the whole American people.
You are in our thoughts all the time.
Sincerely,
Kenneth Nordstrom
Resp/sport
Sweden
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TURKEY
FROM :Turkish Wrestling Federation
TO: USA Wrestling Federation
Dear Mr.President BRUCE BAUMGARTNER
Dear Mr.MARK SCOTT,
We condamned this out of humanity terrorist attack. We are fully share and sorrow of all of victims.
In name of Turkish Federation and whole Turkish wrestling family please accept our condolences.
We deeply share your saddness. We are next to you anytime and in any case.
Your sincerely,
Osman Sansal
President
Date: 12 September 2001
To: USA Wrestling
From: Turkish Wrestling Federation
Dear Friends,
It is with great sorrow to hear and see the horrible attack to your nation.
We are sharing your sadness.
Please accept our condolances to you and your nation.
I remain, sincerely yours
Bekir Dogan
General Secretary
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UKRAINE
Dear Friends!
Ukraine Wrestling Association expresses our solidarity with American people in the big misery which has overtaken your country.
We are deep indignant by the actions of the terrorist as regards peaceful population.
Please accept our deep regrets on behalf of all Ukranian wrestlers.
Y. Dumov
Vice-President of Association
L. Gadaychuk
General Secretary
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UZBEKISTAN
To: USA Wrestling
Attn: Mr. President
12/09/01
We present our condolences to you on occasion of cruel terrorist attack. We are mourning together with you.
Warm regards,
A. Ruziev
President
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VENEZUELA
From: Venezuelan Wrestling Federation
To: USA Wrestling Federation
The Venezuelan Wrestling Federation expresses its total condolence for the inhuman attack to New York and Washington, DC, and say our prayers for the people of U.S.A.
Norman Valbuena
Venezuelan Wrestling Federation President
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USA WRESTLING RESPONSE
Dear Wrestling Friends,
We thank you very much for your kind words during this most tragic time for our beloved country. We will remain strong and will persevere, even though there are those that wish to break our spirit.
We remain sincerely yours,
Bruce Baumgartner
President
Rich Bender
Executive Director
Note: This document will be updated as additional messages are received.