| 1982 World Freestyle Championships | |
|---|---|
| Host city |  Edmonton, Canada |
| Dates | 11–14 August |
| Champions | |
| Freestyle |  Soviet Union |
| 1982 World Greco-Roman Championships | |
|---|---|
| Host city |  Katowice, Poland |
| Dates | 9–12 September |
| Champions | |
| Greco-Roman | Soviet Union |
The following is the final results of the 1982 World Wrestling Championships. Freestyle competition were held in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada and Greco-Roman competition were held in Katowice, Poland.