Pedro Silva
Welcome to my personal website.
I'm a seasoned sports manager, leader and strategist. Expertise and proven track record of over two decades of working with either the private, public and ONG sectors in different environments, cultures and countries.
I've worn many hats in my career and in my life: sports manager, event manager, professor, coach, athlete, volunteer. As a result, I have a unique ability to manage multi-disciplinary projects and to navigate complex challenges. But actual experience has taught me that my professional values boils down to the following:
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I'm a multi-linguist. Besides speaking fluent Portuguese, English, French, Spanish and Italian, I'm also fluent in motivation, pragmatism, common sense and last minute skills.
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I have Big Ideas and I have the ability and the drive to deliver them.
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I'm the calm one.
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I run towards fires.
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I love making new professional acquaintances. Reach out if you want to talk about sports, events, education or wrestling.
Positions:
United World Wrestling
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Bureau Member
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President of the Beach Wrestling Committee
Mediterranean Committee of Associated Wrestling Styles
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President
Wrestling Federation of Portugal
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Vice-President
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Following the United World Wrestling Congress in Tirana, Albania, this past October 2024, I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of you for your support and confidence expressed in my candidacy for Bureau Member.
This reelection served to renew all my motivation and drive to continue working together with the world wrestling family. I’m looking forward to our next steps together in the promotion and development of our beloved sport.
I remain fully committed to serving with integrity, responsibility, and openness, always guided by the collective interests of our athletes, coaches, officials, and national federations. Strengthening dialogue, fostering cooperation, and ensuring balanced representation across all regions will continue to be central to my work within the Bureau.
The years ahead present important challenges and opportunities for wrestling, from innovation in event delivery and governance to safeguarding our traditions while embracing the future. By working collaboratively and strategically, we can further enhance the global visibility, credibility, and sustainability of our sport.
I am grateful for the trust you have placed in me and confident that, together, we can continue to build a strong, united, and forward-looking international wrestling community that honors its heritage while aspiring to the highest standards of excellence.
Pedro Silva
United World Wrestling Bureau Member
Interview done in Trnava, Slovakia, during the 2018 Junior World Championships, for the Mat Talk Online Podcast, by Jason Bryant.
Here you can hear some of my ideas, projects, and what I would like to bring to the Bureau, as well as my insights on what the previous five years have meant for international wrestling.
PROJECTS
#Beach Wrestling World Series
Born where sand meets strength, the Beach Wrestling World Series draws directly from the most ancient roots of wrestling. Long before arenas and mats, wrestling was contested under open skies, on natural ground, as a test of balance, skill, and character. Beach wrestling revives that original spirit—raw, universal, and accessible—honoring a tradition that has united cultures for thousands of years. Every bout is a reminder that wrestling’s essence needs no embellishment, only respect for its origins.
At the same time, the Beach Wrestling World Series is unmistakably a product of the modern era. Set against iconic coastlines and vibrant urban beaches, it transforms competition into a global spectacle that connects elite athletes with new audiences. Its dynamic format, fast-paced action, and visual appeal make wrestling easy to follow, exciting to watch, and perfectly suited to today’s digital and media-driven world.
This balance between tradition and innovation defines the World Series’ identity. Athletes compete with the same values that have always defined wrestling—discipline, respect, courage, and fair play—while embracing new platforms, new fans, and new opportunities for growth. Beach wrestling becomes a bridge between generations, where heritage is not preserved in silence but brought to life through evolution.
Proud of its heritage and confident in its future, the Beach Wrestling World Series stands as a powerful expression of wrestling’s enduring relevance. It proves that honoring the past does not mean standing still, and that progress is strongest when it is rooted in identity. On the sand, wrestling remembers where it came from—and shows the world where it is going.