# Karakucak wrestling events in Keçiören

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/karakucak-wrestling-events-in-keiren
> Updated: 2026-08-16T11:38:17.000Z. Sources: 13. Developments: 3.

Keçiören Municipality organized the 3rd Grand Traditional Karakucak Wrestling Festival and the Keçiören Seniors Karakucak Wrestling World Championship from August 14–16, 2026, at the Bağlum Şehit Hüseyin Demirtaş Stadium.

The event was a collaborative effort involving the Ministry of Youth and Sports, the Turkish Traditional Wrestling Federation, United World Wrestling (UWW), and World Ethnosport. The festival hosted approximately 1,400 wrestlers from 81 provinces across various age categories, including children, stars, and youth, alongside representatives from traditional wrestling federations from 33 different countries.

During the launch of the program, Mayor Dr. Mesut Özarslan reiterated plans to construct the ‘New Er Meydanı’, a modern training and residential center designed to support the development of the sport. 

At the conclusion of the event, during the award ceremony, Afşin Mayor Koray Kıraç displayed a Palestinian flag to express solidarity with the people of Gaza, noting that the wrestling arena serves as a place for “courage, brotherhood, and solidarity.” Mayor Özarslan concluded the festivities by congratulating the athletes and inviting enthusiasts to future championships.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-16: Keçiören hosts 3rd Grand Traditional Karakucak Wrestling Festival

The 3rd Grand Traditional Karakucak Wrestling Festival concluded in Keçiören, featuring various age categories and a solidarity message for Palestine during the award ceremony.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/keiren-hosts-3rd-grand-traditional-karakucak-wrestling-festival

### 2026-08-14: Keçiören announces new wrestling facility and World Championship plans

Keçiören Municipality announced plans for a new modern wrestling facility ahead of the 2026 Karakucak Wrestling World Championship and a major traditional festival.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/keiren-announces-new-wrestling-facility-and-world-championship-plans

### 2026-08-12: Keçiören to host Karakucak wrestling festival and World Championship

Keçiören, Turkey, will host the 3rd Grand Traditional Karakucak Wrestling Festival and a World Championship from August 14-16, 2026, featuring athletes from 33 countries.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/keiren-to-host-karakucak-wrestling-festival-and-world-championship

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