# Turkish wrestler Rıza Kayaalp competition updates

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/turkish-wrestler-rza-kayaalp-competition-updates
> Updated: 2026-09-29T08:52:16.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Turkish wrestler Rıza Kayaalp recently secured a victory at the AIGA Global Grappling Series in Istanbul, defeating Romania’s Alin Alexuc-Ciurariu 7-1 in the 130 kg Greco-Roman category. Following the tournament, Kayaalp expressed support for such events, noting they provide competitive experience and financial benefits for athletes.

Kayaalp has since announced his intention to compete in the 2026 World Wrestling Championships in Astana, Kazakhstan. He stated that participating in the championships is essential for maintaining his competitive strength as he prepares for the upcoming Olympics.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-29: Rıza Kayaalp targets 2026 World Wrestling Championships

Turkish wrestler Rıza Kayaalp aims for success at the 2026 World Wrestling Championships in Astana as he prepares for his ultimate goal of Olympic gold.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rza-kayaalp-targets-2026-world-wrestling-championships

### 2026-09-21: Rıza Kayaalp leads Turkish wrestlers to victory at AIGA Global Grappling Series

Turkish wrestlers, including Rıza Kayaalp, secured victories at the AIGA Global Grappling Series held at Istanbul’s ORA Arena.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rza-kayaalp-leads-turkish-wrestlers-to-victory-at-aiga-global-grappling-series

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