Indiana University Athletics
Orlando Cruz to Compete in U23 World Championships
10/12/2026 9:00:00 AM | Wrestling
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. ––– Fourth year Indiana wrestler Orlando Cruz will take the next step in his international career as he competes in the United World Wrestling's U23 World Championships this weekend.
Cruz will represent Puerto Rico and wrestle at 79 kg in freestyle.
The championships will take place from Oct. 12-18 with all of Cruz's competition going on during Oct. 17-18.
The championships begin Monday with Greco-Roman competition, followed by women's freestyle and men's freestyle later in the week. Men's freestyle begins Friday, Oct. 16, with the 79 kg weight class starting Saturday (Oct. 17).
Earlier this year, Cruz competed at the U23 Pan-American Championships in Lima, Peru, where he reached the championship match at 79 kg and earned a silver medal.
Cruz will represent Puerto Rico and wrestle at 79 kg in freestyle.
The championships will take place from Oct. 12-18 with all of Cruz's competition going on during Oct. 17-18.
The championships begin Monday with Greco-Roman competition, followed by women's freestyle and men's freestyle later in the week. Men's freestyle begins Friday, Oct. 16, with the 79 kg weight class starting Saturday (Oct. 17).
Earlier this year, Cruz competed at the U23 Pan-American Championships in Lima, Peru, where he reached the championship match at 79 kg and earned a silver medal.
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