The Female College Wrestling program has got a new makeover. The new announcement by the NCAA has given fans a reason to celebrate. Serving as a landmark platform in fostering the college wrestling program of today, female wrestlers are now receiving the support to get themselves recognized in the eyes of the public.

College female wrestlers will now be up in the forefront as the male wrestlers of today. With their inclusion among the 91st NCAA championship sport, the decision to give women’s wrestling a recognized name, however, now raises questions on the planning required to make things work. One such male wrestling legend comes out, pointing out the concerns regarding their upcoming days of preparations.

What’s next for Female College Wrestling?

Serbian wrestler Stevan Mićić is quite excited about the new changes coming into account for the NCAA women’s wrestling program. While showcasing his excitement, the wrestler puts forward his concerns in one of his recent YouTube videos over the workings required on such a big decision made in their favor.

While the happiness remains, the question, as put by Stevan, reflects on how the NCAA women’s wrestling program will work on the possible outcomes and the division of matches. Will it be the same as done by the male wrestling programs of today, or will there be a new area of interest that remains a question to put forward?

“But, uh, there’s some questions to be asked what this is going to mean first off. How are they going to have this tournament? Is it going to be something separate or the same as the men’s or the dual meets, going to have to be separate or, or you know, how is that going to work?”

How the changes come into effect is a question for now that we all wait to see. For now, the NCAA women’s wrestling teams are in preparation to bring forward their top game, coming into the highlight in comparison to the already male-dominated wrestling teams of the NCAA.

Women’s wrestling advances for NCAA championship

Now establishing their name with their first women’s wrestling program with the University of Minnesota-Morris in 1993, it’s been quite a long-awaited moment that we all waited for. The NCAA women’s wrestling program now comes to see a year of emergence. They are getting their recognition.

The NCAA women’s wrestling, however, now advances itself to become a national sport as the 91st collegiate championship. Featuring the major female wrestlers of the NCAA colleges, the championship will see them compete against each other under the three major divisions of I, II, and III.

In a statement by NCAA Committee Chairman and executive associate of the athletics, Ragean Hill highlights what the new change will bring out in women’s athletics. “This milestone for women’s wrestling is a declaration that women deserve equitable opportunities to compete, to lead, and to thrive.”

While donning six individual national champions and 12 All-American titles, the Iowa Hawkeyes are already one of the top teams entering the scene with a renowned history. On the other hand, David Taylor is looking forward to bringing out its Cowboys girls into the spotlight. But with the preparations and matches remaining to get its confirmed schedule, the NCAA’s first women’s wrestling championship is expected to come into effect in 2026.