The Project Torch Foundation believes that small actions can amount to big results, especially if taken up on a grand scale.

Project Torch, a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization, invests in some of the most promising athletes in the sport of wrestling. This strengthens the sport at the national level, and benefits American athletes in national and international competition.

We provide financial assistance, top-quality facilities, mentorship, and outstanding coaches to current national-caliber and world-class athletes. The same resources are offered to developing athletes and youth with financial need who demonstrate the potential to compete and succeed on the national and world stage.

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2 friends, 1 shot at gold: Wrestler is training his U-M comrade
Detroit Free Press Article

Danielle Hobeika named as one of three recipients of the NWCA's Dan Gable “America Needs Wrestling” Award.
Full article on InterMat.

Andy Hrovat's Olympic Blog
Courtesy of USA Today

Nowry Repeats as Junior Nationals Double Champion, Howe claims National Title.
TheMat.com Article.

Nowry, Morrison, Barnhisel, and Howe in the finals at Junior Freestyle Nationals.
TheMat.com Article.

Max Nowry Wins Second Career Junior National Greco-Roman Title.
Read TheMat.com Article.

Hroad Warrior: An Underdog's Climb to Beijing.
Read the MgoBlue.com article on Andy Hrovat.

Andrei Arlovski KOs Ben Rothwell at Affliction: Banned
Congratulations to Andrei for his dominating victory at Affliciton. Click here for Andrei's post-fight interview.

Photo Gallery: Andrei Arlovski Training Session for Project Torch Auction Winners
Former UFC Champion Arlovksi donated a private small group Mixed Martial Arts lesson to our Project Torch auction this spring. Auction winners Eric Vasillatos, Brock Renner, and Troy Melstrom got to work one-on-one with "the Pit Bull" on various MMA skills. Special thanks to Andy Spangler for taking the photos. Visit our photo gallery to see images from the training session.

Overtime Alums Jacob Curby and Peter Kowalczuk compete at the Greco-Roman University World Championships, Kowalczuk Wins Bronze Medal. TheMat.com Article.

Jake Herbert and Keith Gavin Claim Bronze Medals at the Freestyle University World Championships in Greece. NUsports.com Article and TheMat.com Article.

Late-bloomer Hrovat learns to finish important matches
Arizona Republic Article.

Photos from the Overtime vs Bulgaria Dual Meet
More coming soon. Photo gallery.

More than a Match: Area wrestlers hold their own against Bulgarians
Suburban Chicago News Article.

Extending Their Reach
Suburban Chicago News Article.

Team Overtime vs. Bulgaria Line-ups Announced
Friday, June 20th at 7:30pm (Doors Open 6:00pm)
Neuqua Valley H.S., 2360 95th Street, Naperville, IL
Team Line-ups

Andy Hrovat Makes the 2008 Olympic Team
Hrovat won the 2008 US Olympic Team Trials on June 15th by beating US National Champion Mo Lawal. He will be traveling to Beijing, China later this summer to represent the USA at the Olympics in the 84 kg/185 lb freestyle division. Full results from the 2008 US Olympic Team Trials.

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