Bertiz Baydemirli hosts 15th Traditional Short Shalvar Wrestling Festival

The 15th Bertiz Baydemirli Traditional Short Shalvar Wrestling Festival concluded in the Dulkadiroğlu district of Kahramanmaraş. Held at the Baydemirli Er Meydanı, the event featured intense competitions among both club and village wrestlers aiming for titles.

Dulkadiroğlu Mayor Mehmet Akpınar hosted the event, which aimed to preserve traditional Turkish wrestling culture and pass it on to future generations. Akpınar emphasized that the festival serves as a symbol of social solidarity and brotherhood, stating, “Bertiz is the land of bravery, manliness, and brotherhood.”

The festival saw significant attendance from local officials, including Kahramanmaraş MPs, the Kahramanmaraş Metropolitan Municipality Mayor, and representatives from various government and sports organizations.