Former UWW Vice President Oktay passes away

Wednesday, March 27, 2024 - 11:53 By United World Wrestling Press

CORSIER-SUR-VEVEY, Switzerland (March 27) -- Former United World Wrestling Vice President Kemal OKTAY (TUR) died on Tuesday at the age of 80 years after a prolonged illness.

Oktay, who became the UWW Vice President in 1985, was born in Istanbul in 1944. He remained in that position till 1998 and contributed to benefit wrestling.

A sports enthusiast, Oktay took an interest in wrestling after his son Ali won medals in age-group competitions. Ali has won medals at the age-group European and World Championships.

A recent surgery plus his deteriorating health had kept Oktay away from wrestling.

United World Wrestling expresses its deepest condolences to the Oktay family.

Yasar Dogu, Vehbi Emre & Hamit Kaplan 2026: Watch Live, Results

Friday, January 9, 2026 - 09:49 By United World Wrestling Press

ANTALYA, Turkiye (January 9) -- The annual Yasar Dogu, Vehbi Emre & Hamit Kaplan International Wrestling Tournament is being held in Antalya, Turkiye from January 8 to 11 in Freestyle, Greco-Roman and Women's Wreslting.

The historic tournament is being held in one-day format with the medal bouts on the same day. Watch the tournament live.

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