Orlando Cruz Finishes Competition at the U23 World Championships

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