USA Wrestling Kids Folkstyle Nationals Returns To Fort Wayne, Indiana—Register Today
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by Richard Immel, USA Wrestling
The Allen County War Memorial Coliseum welcomes the return of USA Wrestling’s Kids Folkstyle Nationals, which is set for January 24-25 in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
The Kids Folkstyle Nationals is the first leg of USA Wrestling’s prestigious Triple Crown Award in the 14U, 12U, 10U and 8U divisions for both boys and girls. Competition will be held in the folkstyle discipline, the traditional style of wrestling in the U.S.
This event is expected to draw the top youth wrestlers from across the nation and serves as a showcase for young wrestlers eager to prove themselves on the national stage. To date, over 600 athletes from 39 states have signed up for the competition.
Due to the expected high turnout of athletes and spectators, USA Wrestling encourages prospective participants to register as soon as possible to secure a spot at the event.
Register Now: 2026 USA Wrestling Kids Folkstyle Nationals
It is the third-straight year the Kids Folkstyle Nationals will be held at Allen County War Memorial Coliseum, with boys and girls divisions competing side-by-side. The top-eight placers in each weight class are deemed All-Americans and receive a custom award. Tournament champions earn a USA Wrestling championship belt and RUDIS singlet.
The tournament kicks off Saturday, January 24, with the 12U and 14U divisions. The 8U and 10U divisions follow on Sunday, January 25. Competition begins at 9 a.m. (CT) on both days.
Brackets and live results will be available online through USA Bracketing. A free account is required to utilize USA Bracketing. A live broadcast and archived matches from Fort Wayne will be provided on FloWrestling (subscription required).
For more information about the 2026 USA Wrestling Kids Folkstyle Nationals, visit usawrestlingevents.com.
9 a.m. (CT) – Session 1 (12U Boys, 14U Boys)
3 p.m. (CT) – Session 2 (12U Boys, 12U Girls 14U Boys, 14U Girls)
9 a.m. (CT) – Session 3 (8U Boys, 8U Girls 10U Boys, 10U Girls)
3 p.m. (CT) – Session 4 (8U Boys, 8U Girls 10U Boys, 10U Girls)
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62 lbs. – Sadie Sweat, Kalispell Wrestling Club
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73 lbs. – Brinley Leyba, Oklahoma
80 lbs. – Aryana Resendez, RWC
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45 lbs. – Samuel Khachatryan, Reign Wrestling Club
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70 lbs. – Jaxon Huffman, Team Tulsa Wrestling Club
85 lbs. – Kian Franklin, Avon Wrestling Club
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