The finals of the 2009 Hargobind tourney are a wrap.  Several Americans had good performances and there were a few surprises.  There was some really good wrestling, and the competition provided for some close, hard fought matches. 

Finals recap- not sure on all the names of non-Americans at this time, we will try to get official results.

55 kg- John Pineda (Canada) defeated Sam Hazewinkel (USA) in two periods

60kg- Coleman Scott (USA) over opponent from India in 3 periods

66kg-Garcia (Canada) over Teyon Ware (USA) in 3 periods

74 kg-Ben Askren (USA) defeated Matt Gentry (Canada) in 3 periods. This was probably the best match of the finals, a close match.

84 kg-Travis Paulson (USA) defeated Canadian in 2 periods

96 kg- Bryce Hasseman defeated Canadian

HWT- Les Sigman defeated Steve Mocco (USA) in 2 periods.

CHALLENGE BOUTS

This tourney awards the opportunity to earn an extra paycheck following the conclusion of the finals.  Champions square off against each other for extra money. It always makes for some interesting matches for the fans, and matches they don't often get to see.

60 kg vs. 66kg: Garcia defeated Scott in 2 periods.

74 kg vs. 84 kg: Paulson defeated Askren in 3 periods

96 vs. 120 kg: Sigman defeated Hasseman in 3 periods.