# Lifesaving Sport championships in Samsun > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/lifesaving-sport-championships-in-samsun > Updated: 2026-08-29T10:31:00.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2. Samsun hosted the Lifesaving Sport Sea Turkey Championship at Denizevleri Atakum Beach. Organized by the Turkish Underwater Sports Federation (TSSF), the event featured approximately 100 athletes competing in seven categories, such as the surf race, rescue tube race, and run-swim-run. The championship serves as a selection process for the national team, with four athletes expected to be chosen for international competition. TSSF officials stated that the Black Sea’s challenging conditions were used to prepare athletes for the upcoming world championship in South Africa scheduled for December. ## Claims - The Lifesaving Sport Sea Turkey Championship is being organized by the TSSF for the first time in Turkey. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Approximately 100 athletes are participating in the championship. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Four athletes will be selected for the national team through this competition. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The championship includes seven different competition categories. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The event is taking place at Denizevleri Atakum Beach in Samsun. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The competition serves as a selection process for the world championship to be held in South Africa in December. (corroborated by 2 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-29: Samsun hosts first Lifesaving Sport Sea Turkey Championship The first Lifesaving Sport Sea Turkey Championship has begun in Samsun, where 100 athletes compete for spots on the national team ahead of the world championship in South Africa. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/samsun-hosts-first-lifesaving-sport-sea-turkey-championship ### 2026-08-05: Samsun Mini‑Wrestlers Secure Multiple National Medals Samsun’s 19 Mayıs Engiz Sports Club wrestlers won multiple national medals, prompting a visit from Governor Orhan Tavlı who praised the athletes and coaches. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/samsun-miniwrestlers-secure-multiple-national-medals --- Cite as: Lifesaving Sport championships in Samsun. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/lifesaving-sport-championships-in-samsun