Wrestle Like A Girl
Non-profit OrganizationsDistrict of Columbia, United States2-10 Employees
Wrestle Like a Girl is a nonprofit organization focused on expanding access to the sport of wrestling for girls and women. Founded in mid-2016 by Sally Roberts, a U.S. Army combat veteran and two-time World Bronze Medalist in women's wrestling, the group operates under 501(c)(3) charitable status. Based in Washington, DC, the organization seeks to empower participants to develop leadership skills and confidence through wrestling. Its focus is on increasing opportunities for girls and women who wrestle, want to wrestle, or wish to participate in a movement to claim their personal space and voice. The organization describes its impact as helping participants build self-confidence, resilience, and healthy physical and mental habits that apply on and off the mat. A notable recent development is a partnership with the Ultimate Fighting Championship to host a freestyle clinic during International Fight Week in 2023.