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TheMat.com to provide live Chicago Cup webcast on Sunday, Nov. 15 at 2 pm CT

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by Gary Abbott

Fans can see a live webcast of top international wrestling action from the Chicago Cup, held at Wilbur Wright College in Chicago, Ill. on Sunday, November 15.

The event finals will be streamed live on TheMat.com starting at 2:00 p.m. Central time.

The United States will send a talented team of men's freestyle wrestlers to battle against Russia in this popular dual meet. The Chicago Cup is hosted in alliance with World Sport Chicago.

Handling the broadcast duties on the webcast will be veteran wrestling announcer Jason Bryant, who was recently hired as USA Wrestling's Coordinator of Grassroots and Social Media.

Three members of the 2009 U.S. World Team will be in the U.S. men's freestyle lineup at the Chicago Cup: Danny Felix (Morgantown, W.Va./Sunkist Kids) at 55 kg/121 lbs., Trent Paulson (Ames, Iowa/Sunkist Kids) at 66 kg/145.5 lbs. and Tervel Dlagnev (Columbus, Ohio/Sunkist Kids) at 120 kg/264.5 lbs.

The final Russian lineup will be announced later this week.

Fans can still make plans to attend this event in person. Tickets for the event are $10 for adults and $5 for students. Group rates are available but tickets will be limited. Pre-ordering is recommended.

Tickets can be pre-ordered via fax or e-mail. Visit http://www.worldsportchicago.org or e-mail wrestling@worldsportchicago.org to obtain a ticket order form for the 2009 Chicago Cup! Tickets will be available at the door only while supplies last, seating is limited and pre-sale is recommended.

Doors will open at 12:30 p.m. featuring technique sessions and autograph sessions.

For additional information on the Chicago Cup, visit the official website at:
http://www.worldsportchicago.org/2009-chicago-cup.aspx

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