Arav Pandey named USA Wrestling Athlete of the Week presented by U.S. Air Force Special Warfare

Arav Pandey (Mechanicsburg, Pa./Pennsylvania Blue) has been named the USA Wrestling Athlete of the Week, presented by U.S. Air Force Special Warfare, on June 20, 2024.

Competing for Pennsylvania Blue at 92 pounds, Pandey dominated at the 14U National Duals in Oaks, Pennsylvania. Pandey won all of his matches in Greco-Roman and freestyle, going 14-0 between both tournaments. This accomplishment was a major factor in Pennsylvania Blue’s victory in both styles.

Pandey was named to the All-Tournament Teams in both Greco-Roman and freestyle. To be named to the All-Tournament Team, an athlete must have gone undefeated in their dual meet matches with a minimum of five victories. In freestyle, Pandey won four matches by technical fall, one by decision and one by fall. His first match was won by forfeit. In Greco-Roman, Pandey logged four technical fall victories, two falls and one win by forfeit.

To nominate a wrestler for this honor please email the athlete's name, wrestling program, weekly accomplishments, and career accolades to communications@usawrestling.org.