The equipment company is most famous for creating the "Bulgarian Training Bag", a crescent-shaped piece of exercise gear used for strength training.

Both parties have the option to extend the partnership through to 2020.

The deal will see Suples provide equipment to UWW nations across the world.

This will include the Suples Training System - a wrestling specific programme based on a philosophy of dynamic, sport-specific movements.

Suples will also build on existing development strategies within UWW and consult with a variety of countries on how to improve strength and conditioning work for better on-the-mat results.

UWW President Nenad Lalovic said he hoped the agreement marked the beginning of a long-term relationship with Suples.

The company was founded by Bulgarian wrestler Ivan Ivanov, who created the Bulgarian Bag and is currently Suples President.

“I’m very proud to know that Suples is founded by a wrestler and excited to see how together we can help develop our sport around the world," said Lalovic.

"We are confident that Ivan and his team of experts will add to our development office’s ongoing work, and that all of our wrestlers - from grassroots to Olympic caliber - will enjoy healthy gains."

Ivanov, who finished fifth in the greco-roman 62kg competition at the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta, said his company were "thrilled" at the link-up.

"We now have a big responsibility to share our knowledge with coaches and educators and help to make our sport even better," he said.