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Traditional Turkish wrestling festivals

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Traditional Karakucak and Shalvar wrestling festivals continue to be organized across various regions in Turkey. In Canik, the Traditional Canik Karakucak Wrestling Festival concluded with 350 athletes competing in head, stars, and minis categories, where Recep Taslak won the head category. In Kahramanmaraş, the 3rd Kertmen Karakucak and Şalvar Wrestling Festival marked the return of organized wrestling to the Kertmen neighborhood after approximately 20 years. Organized by the Onikişubat Municipality and the Turkish Traditional Wrestling Federation, the event drew 733 wrestlers from over 40 provinces, including European and World champions. In the Village Wrestling category, İbrahim Avcı was named head wrestler, while Mehmet Emin Demir secured the title in the Karakucak category. A new wrestling arena with a 3,000-spectator capacity was inaugurated to support future athletes. In Malatya, the 21st International Turgut Özal Karakucak Wrestling tournament concluded in the Yeşilyurt Municipality. Held in memory of the late 8th President Turgut Özal, the event featured 345 wrestlers competing near the Çilesiz Aksa Mosque. Anıl Berkay Kılıçsallayan secured the title of head wrestler (başpehlivan). Local officials noted the tournament’s role in preserving cultural and sporting values for future generations. Furthering these regional traditions, Most recently, the 15th Bertiz Baydemirli Traditional Short Shalvar Wrestling Festival is scheduled for was held on October 11, 2026, in the Baydemirli neighborhood of Kahramanmaraş’s Dulkadiroğlu district. Organized by the Dulkadiroğlu Municipality and the Turkish Traditional Wrestling Federation, the event aims to preserve ancestral sports featured club and cultural heritage. village wrestlers competing at the Baydemirli Er Meydanı. Mayor Mehmet Akpınar stated hosted the festival serves to “promote festival, noting that “Bertiz is the region's cultural values land of bravery, manliness, and foster unity brotherhood,” and brotherhood.” emphasized its role in promoting social solidarity and cultural heritage.

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