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Iowa's Clarissa Chun Previews Inaugural NCAA Women's Wrestling Championships
The event will be held in Coralville, Iowa, just down the road from the Hawkeyes' practice facility.
Published on Feb. 26, 2026
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For the first time, the NCAA will crown a champion in women's college wrestling next weekend. The event will take place in Coralville, Iowa, just a short drive from the Iowa women's wrestling team's practice facility. Head coach Clarissa Chun discussed the advantages and challenges of hosting the inaugural NCAA Women's Wrestling Championships so close to home.
Why it matters
The addition of an NCAA Championship for women's wrestling is a major milestone for the sport, which has seen rapid growth at the collegiate level in recent years. Having the event hosted in the Hawkeyes' backyard provides both benefits and obstacles as the team prepares to compete.
The details
Chun noted that while having the championships so close to home provides some advantages, such as familiarity with the venue, it also presents unique challenges. The team will have to manage distractions and maintain focus with friends and family in close proximity. Chun emphasized the thrill of finally crowning an NCAA champion in women's wrestling and the significance of hosting the event near the Hawkeyes' training facilities.
- The NCAA Women's Wrestling Championships will take place next weekend.
- Chun spoke to the media on Thursday afternoon to preview the upcoming event.
The players
Clarissa Chun
The head coach of the Iowa women's wrestling team, which will be competing in the inaugural NCAA Championships.
Iowa Hawkeyes
The women's wrestling team that will be hosting the NCAA Championships in their home state of Iowa.
What they’re saying
“While there are certainly some advantages to having the event right down the street from the place you call home, Iowa head coach Clarissa Chun says that there are some drawbacks as well.”
— Clarissa Chun, Head Coach, Iowa Women's Wrestling (on3.com)
The takeaway
The inaugural NCAA Women's Wrestling Championships represent a major milestone for the sport, and having the event hosted in the Hawkeyes' backyard adds an extra layer of excitement and challenge as the team prepares to compete for the first national title.
