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The Turkish word for wrestling can be traced back to the Oghuz Turkic languages, which originate from the Eurasian steppes. After the conquest of Anatolia by Seljuk Turks, a form of traditional freestyle wrestling called Karakucak Güreşi (literally "Ground hug") was popularized, where special leather clothing was worn and wrestlers commenced the competition by pouring olive oil on their bodies.
The Turkish team won the Men's freestyle championship in 1951, 1954, 1957, 1966 and 1994; and the Men's Greco-Roman championship in 2006 and 2009. References [ edit ]
The 40th Vehbi Emre & Hamit Kaplan Tournament 2023 was a wrestling event held in Istanbul, Turkey, from 21 to 22 June 2023 together with the 2023 Yasar Dogu Tournament. [1] [2] [3] This international tournament includes competition men's Greco-Roman wrestling.
The 51st Yasar Dogu Tournament 2023 (Turkish: 2023 Yaşar Doğu Turnuvası) was a wrestling event that was held in Istanbul, Turkey between 23 and 25 June 2023 together with the 2023 Vehbi Emre & Hamit Kaplan Tournament. [1] [2] [3] The international tournament included competition in both men's and women's freestyle wrestling.
The 52nd Yasar Dogu Tournament 2024, is a wrestling event will be held in Antalya, Turkey between 7 and 10 March 2024 together with the 2024 Vehbi Emre & Hamit Kaplan Tournament. [1] [2] [3] The international tournament included competition in both men's and women's freestyle wrestling. The tournament is held in honor of Olympic Champion ...
Turkish Wrestling Federation (Turkish: Türkiye Güreş Federasyonu, TGF) is the governing body for wrestling in Turkey. It aims to govern, encourage and develop the sport for all throughout the country.
Kırkpınar (Turkish for "forty springs") is a Turkish oil wrestling (yağlı güreş) tournament where pehlivans (wrestlers) compete for three days. It is held annually, usually in late June, near Edirne, Turkey since 1360. In the finals held on the last day, the first, second and third winners of each category are determined.
Karakucak or Karakucak Güreşi is one of the two Turkish folk wrestling styles practised nationwide and sanctioned by the Turkish Wrestling Federation. [1] Like all other Turkish folk wrestling styles, karakucak competitions are held on grass fields.