Indiana University Athletics
Orlando Cruz Finishes Competition at the U23 World Championships
10/19/2026 9:40:00 AM | Wrestling
LAS VEGAS, Nev. ––– Indiana Wrestling's Orlando Cruz competed in United World Wrestling's U23 World Championships over the weekend.
The entire tournament took place from Oct. 12-18 at the Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas.
Cruz wrestled for Team Puerto Rico at 79 kg in freestyle after qualifying via a silver medal finish at the U23 Pan-American Championships in June.
At Worlds, Cruz lost in the opening match to Declan Bligh from Ireland.
Match Results:
R1: Declan Bligh (Ireland) def. Orlando Cruz (Puerto Rico): VPO1, 6-2
The entire tournament took place from Oct. 12-18 at the Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas.
Cruz wrestled for Team Puerto Rico at 79 kg in freestyle after qualifying via a silver medal finish at the U23 Pan-American Championships in June.
At Worlds, Cruz lost in the opening match to Declan Bligh from Ireland.
Match Results:
R1: Declan Bligh (Ireland) def. Orlando Cruz (Puerto Rico): VPO1, 6-2
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