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Karakucak wrestling competitions in Turkey

Overview

Recent reports highlight significant achievements and cultural celebrations within the Karakucak wrestling tradition in Turkey.

In Ankara, Fazlı Eryılmaz of Bursa Büyükşehir Belediyespor won the gold medal in the 75 kg category at the Keçiören Senior Karakucak Wrestling World Championship, defeating an Azerbaijani opponent in the final. Eryılmaz, a veteran athlete with previous world cup and championship bronze medals, expressed his long-term goal of competing for a medal at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.

In Malatya, the 73rd Zengibar Karakucak Wrestling and Culture Festival took place in the Darende district, coinciding with August 30 Victory Day celebrations. Feyzullah Aktürk claimed the heavyweight title after defeating Ruşen Arda Güler. The festival included 415 athletes across 20 categories, with local officials noting the event’s role in preserving tradition and celebrating local culture.

Entities

Alican Bozkurt · Zengibar Karakucak Wrestling and Culture Festival · Fazlı Eryılmaz · Keçiören Büyükler Karakucak Güreşi Dünya Şampiyonası · Seddar Yavuz

Timeline

12 days ago

[SPORTS] 3 sources
Feyzullah Aktürk wins heavyweight title at Zengibar Karakucak Wrestling
Feyzullah Aktürk won the heavyweight title at the 73rd Zengibar Karakucak Wrestling and Culture Festival in Darende, Malatya, as part of celebrations for August 30 Victory Day.
21 days ago

[SPORTS] 4 sources
Fazlı Eryılmaz wins Karakucak Wrestling World Championship
National wrestler Fazlı Eryılmaz won the gold medal in the 75 kg category at the Keçiören Karakucak Wrestling World Championship, setting his sights on the 2028 Olympics.

Sources

edirnegazetesi.com.tr · gazetedamga.com.tr · ilkhaber-gazetesi.com · konyayenigun.com · milligazete.com.tr · turksportplatform.com · yesiligdir.com