Turkish athletes win gold at European Kurash Championship

Turkish athletes achieved significant success at the European Kurash Championship held in Panagyurishte, Bulgaria, between September 13 and 20, 2026.

Sümeyye Çekici, a 17-year-old athlete from Van, secured the gold medal in the 77 kg category to become the European champion. Additionally, Ümmügül Deste, representing Denizli, won the gold medal in the women's 70 kg category.

In the men's competition, Efe Kağan Haytabey secured a bronze medal, finishing third in the 50 kg category.