Freestyle Wrestling
Olympic SportPopular in TürkiyeStrength SportsFreestyle wrestling is the Olympic wrestling discipline in which both upper-body and lower-body moves are allowed. It is one of Türkiye's most successful Olympic sports. It develops strength, technique and tactical thinking together.
Freestyle Wrestling Videos
Technique guides and training videos
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Wrestling — Headlock (Kafakol) Technique Training
A detailed look at the headlock (kafakol) technique in freestyle and Greco-Roman wrestling
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Greco-Roman Wrestling with Cenk İldem
The basics and rules of Greco-Roman wrestling from national team wrestler Cenk İldem
Freestyle Wrestling News
National wrestler Kerem Kamal claims his second European title
At the European Wrestling Championships in Bratislava, Slovakia, national wrestler Kerem Kamal became European champion for the second time, beating Armenia's Karen Aslanyan 7-2 in the Greco-Roman 63 kg final.
14 medals at the first European Wrestling Championships under Taha Akgül's presidency
At the first European Championships under Turkish Wrestling Federation President Taha Akgül, the national wrestlers won 14 medals: 1 gold, 6 silver and 7 bronze.
In wrestling, all eyes turn to the World Championships
After the European Wrestling Championships, attention has turned to the World Championships. Türkiye's national wrestling team has begun its preparations for the World Championships, and Federation President Taha Akgül announced the national team's goals.
Freestyle Wrestling Schools
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