Sian Law makes history as New Zealand’s first wrestler in Commonwealth Games

Sian Law will become the first woman to represent New Zealand in wrestling competitions in the Commonwealth Games, when the 29-year-old faces in Tawa under 51kg class here in October.

Sian Law, which will have its first experience outside the Oceania region after finishing second at the Oceania Championships this year, said she was excited. "" Go to the Commonwealth Games has been one of my goals since I started fighting, "which was quoted in the media in New Zealand.

freestyle women's wrestling was included in the Games for the first time.

Another first for New Zealand, Christchurch is the inclusion of 22-year-old Sam Belkin as the first wrestler in the ancient Greco-Roman version of the sport.

The side also includes another 22 years Andrei Paulet Auckland he moved to New Zealand from Romania eight years ago. He has been named the best junior in New Zealand and is in his first year in the upper rows. "It was formed in Romania before emigrating and the struggle to find fighters to prove himself against New Zealand," head coach Mark Grayling said. "As a result, it will base itself in Romania Andrei for final preparation prior to Delhi."

New Zealand has won 27 medals in Wrestling at the Commonwealth Games, the sport just two times in the last 20 years.

TWINS OF SCOTLAND SQUAD QUALIFY: Meanwhile, the Scottish twins Donna and Fiona Robertson has set his eyes on the glory of the Commonwealth Games after both qualified to head to India. Donna had already qualified for the team and Fiona sealed his place by winning gold in the category up to 48kg in the British Championships in Glasgow on Saturday. Donna is also celebrated by winning the gold in the category up to 51kg in the same event.

"The official announcement should be delayed until mid-August, but we have met the criteria and the fact that the two of us could go to the Commonwealth Games is a huge boost to both."

Fiona said. "We are quite confident that we have done enough to make the team, but remains important to maintain preparedness."

Donna agreed, saying "You can not rely too much on what you've done, you still have to prepare. I represent Great Britain in European and world championships is incredible, but we are happy in the Commonwealth Games because it is the only time that will represent Scotland in a sporting event, so a lot of attention and coverage throughout the world. "