Turkish national wrestlers prepare for World Championships in Erzurum

The Turkish National Greco-Roman Wrestling Team is conducting its final high-altitude training camp in Erzurum's Palandöken Mountains to prepare for the 2026 World Wrestling Championships in Astana, Kazakhstan. The championship is scheduled to take place from October 24 to November 1.

Coach Şaban Donat reported that the team is in good condition with no injuries. Wrestlers including Cengiz Arslan and Ali Cengiz expressed high motivation. Ali Cengiz, a former world champion, is returning to competition after recovering from a significant two-year injury involving torn cruciate ligaments.

The official roster submitted to United World Wrestling (UWW) includes 30 national athletes competing across Greco-Roman, women's freestyle, and men's freestyle categories. The team is expected to depart Erzurum on October 18 to arrive in Kazakhstan by October 21.