Municipal clubs win medals at Turkey's youth wrestling and judo events
During July 2026, Turkey hosted a series of national "Minikler" (youth) championships in wrestling, judo, wushu and taekwondo. Municipal clubs from across the country secured dozens of podium places. In the Minikler Wrestling Turkey Championship held in Ankara Arena, Bursa Büyükşehir Belediyespor topped the medal table with 14 medals (4 gold, 1 silver, 9 bronze), while clubs such as Çamardı Belediyespor and Yunusemre Belediyespor also earned multiple silver, bronze and fifth‑place finishes.
At the Super Minikler Judo Championship in Tokat, Konya Büyükşehir Belediyespor captured eight medals (2 gold, 6 bronze) and Selçuklu Belediyespor added several podiums in both judo and wrestling. Niğde Gençlik ve Spor Kulübü earned 17 medals at the regional Wushu championship in Malatya, and Elazığ’s Direnç Kip will represent Turkey in the Batumi Open Taekwondo tournament in Georgia. The breadth of success highlights the growing strength of municipal youth sport programs in Turkey.
Entities: 15 July Super Junior Turkey Judo Championships · 15 Temmuz Süper Minikler Türkiye Judo Şampiyonası · Ahmet Eren Pala · Ayşe Naz Sare Karakoca · Bursa Büyükşehir Belediyespor · Direnç Kip · Doğuş Spor Kulübü · Konya Büyükşehir Belediyespor · Manisa Büyükşehir Belediyespor · Minikler Güreş Türkiye Şampiyonası · Niğde Gençlik ve Spor Kulübü · Selçuklu Belediyespor
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Konya Büyükşehir Belediyespor won 8 medals (2 gold, 6 bronze) at the 15 Temmuz Süper Minikler Türkiye Judo Şampiyonası in Tokat, 23–25 July 2026. (reported by several articles about the judo championship)
- [● 4 SOURCES] Bursa Büyükşehir Belediyespor won 14 medals at the Minikler Güreş Türkiye Şampiyonası held in Ankara Arena from 17–24 July 2026. (reported by multiple articles)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Selçuklu Belediyespor achieved multiple medals across judo, wrestling, water‑polo and cycling at national youth championships in July 2026. (reported by the club’s comprehensive performance article)
- [● 4 SOURCES] In Greco‑Roman style, Bursa athletes secured 1 gold, 1 silver and 5 bronze medals. (reported by the same articles covering the wrestling championship)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Yunusemre Belediyespor secured 11 medals (4 silver, 4 bronze, 3 fifth‑place) at the 2nd Büyük Güreş Festivali Minikler Türkiye Şampiyonası. (reported by the article summarizing the festival results)
- [● 4 SOURCES] In freestyle, Bursa athletes earned 4 gold, 1 silver and 2 bronze medals. (reported by the same articles covering the wrestling championship)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Manisa Büyükşehir Belediyespor collected 6 medals at the Minikler Türkiye Güreş Şampiyonası (21–25 July 2026) and also a bronze medal in judo. (reported by the club’s summary article)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Niğde Gençlik ve Spor Kulübü earned 17 medals at the 15 Temmuz Şehitlerini Anma Milli İrade Wushu Bölge Şampiyonası in Malatya. (reported by the article covering the wushu event)