Orhan Okulu wins Presidential Cup oil wrestling title

The Presidential Cup for oil wrestling was held at the Istanbul Atatürk Airport Millet Bahçesi after a 57-year hiatus. Organized by the Türkiye Geleneksel Güreşler Federasyonu (TGGF), the event featured 8 head wrestlers and 84 participants. Orhan Okulu secured the championship title after a two-hour final match against Mustafa Taş.

The event was attended by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, who offered well wishes to the finalists, as well as Youth and Sports Minister Osman Aşkın Bak and other officials. The championship trophy and gold belt were presented to Okulu by Minister Bak, Deputy Minister Hamza Yerlikaya, and TGGF President İbrahim Türkiş.

In a separate recognition of efforts to promote the traditional sport, Ordu Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Dr. Mehmet Hilmi Güler was honored with a plaque by TGGF Founding President İbrahim Türkiş. The award recognizes the municipality's work in developing oil wrestling and preserving the traditional sport for future generations.