Kahramanmaraş to host 15th Bertiz Baydemirli Wrestling Festival

The 15th Bertiz Baydemirli Traditional Short Shalvar Wrestling Festival is scheduled to take place on Sunday, October 11, 2026, in the Baydemirli neighborhood of the Dulkadiroğlu district in Kahramanmaraş.

Organized through a collaboration between the Dulkadiroğlu Municipality and the Turkish Traditional Wrestling Federation, the event aims to preserve the ancestral sport of wrestling and pass this cultural heritage to future generations. The festival is set to begin at 10:00 AM, featuring athletes competing in the traditional wrestling arena.

Dulkadiroğlu Mayor Mehmet Akpınar emphasized that the festival serves as more than just a sporting event, acting as a means to promote the region's cultural values and foster unity and brotherhood. To facilitate attendance, the Dulkadiroğlu Municipality will provide transportation for citizens, with vehicles departing from in front of the Kahramanmaraş Metropolitan Municipality at 08:00 AM on the day of the event.