Savaş Yıldırım, whose title was previously revoked, appointed to CHP Sports Board

The appointment to the post of Head of the Republican People's Party Sports Board brought reactions with it. The appointment of Savaş Yıldırım, whose chief wrestler title in Kırkpınar was revoked in the past due to detected doping, drew public attention.

Appointment to the Sports Board

Within the framework of a new assignment made in the Republican People's Party, Savaş Yıldırım was brought to the Chairmanship of the Sports Board. This appointment decision caused various reactions to arise both in the public eye and within the party.

Past Doping Decision

Savaş Yıldırım's name is remembered with the events at the 641st Historical Kırkpınar Oil Wrestling held in 2002. Yıldırım's victory, where he became the chief wrestler by defeating Hasan Tuna in the final match, went through a controversial process following doping tests.

Test Results and Revocation of the Title

Urine samples taken after the competitions were examined at the Hacettepe University Doping Control Center. As a result of detailed analyses, it was determined that Savaş Yıldırım used prohibited substances with muscle-strengthening properties.

Golden Belt Debates

Following the detection of doping, Savaş Yıldırım's won chief wrestler title was officially revoked from him. Mehmet Ayhan, the Vice President responsible for Oil Wrestling at the time, had stated that the golden belt should be given to Hasan Tuna, who was defeated by Yıldırım in the final match.

Events in Front of the Headquarters

Savaş Yıldırım's name had also previously come to the agenda during the raid process carried out on the CHP Headquarters by the police and Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu's team following the nullity ruling. It was stated that Yıldırım was among the individuals who tore down the barriers in front of the Headquarters after the nullity ruling.