Ever since I could remember, wrestling has been the core of who I am. From my formative years, I've been engaged in wrestling matches, honing my skill, and building a passion that is unmatched by anything else. Throughout my love for wrestling, Clemson University has been my constant torchbearer, which I dreamed to wrestle for one day. However, upon reaching this esteemed institution, I was devastated to find out that no wrestling team that existed here for either men or women only a club. This presented not only a personal disappointment but a missed chance for Clemson, a school with a reputation for athletic prowess, to raise more national title holders.

It's important to remember that wrestling isn't just a sport; it teaches discipline, builds character, and fosters a sense of community. That's why wrestling thrives at the collegiate level sport across the nation. NCAA facts show that college wrestling programs have grown by 15% since 2001 (source: NCAA). Young wrestling enthusiasts like us, who dream of making a name in this sport, feel let down when institutions of Clemson's caliber do not have a wrestling team.

But it's not too late to change the course. By bringing back the men and women's wrestling teams at Clemson, we would not just be reviving a sport but giving numerous passionate athletes a chance to live their dream while strengthening Clemson's sports tradition.

Therefore, we call on the Clemson University administration to reconsider their position and reinstate the men and women's wrestling teams. Sign this petition to show your support for the resurgence of wrestling at Clemson, and give aspiring wrestlers like us a chance.