Mustafa Kerem Karaköse wins Balkan wrestling championship

Mustafa Kerem Karaköse, a national athlete from Karatay Belediyespor, won the gold medal in the 51 kg category at the Under-17 Greco-Roman Wrestling Balkan Championship held in Koprivnica, Croatia. The tournament, which took place on October 1-2, featured 117 athletes from nine countries.

Karaköse secured his victory in the final against Moldova’s Victor Nicoara with a score of 6-5, clinching the win with a decisive move just three seconds before the end of the match. In the semifinals, he defeated Israel’s Idan Davodzade with a score of 9-1.

The young wrestler is coached by his father, Onur Karaköse, a former national wrestler. Onur Karaköse noted that the international championship is a significant achievement for the family and expressed his commitment to continuing his son's professional development and training.