Wrestlers from Izmir Return with Medals from Veterans World Championship
Turkish athletes achieved significant rankings in the organization held in Jordan, winning world second and third places.
At the 2026 Veterans World Wrestling Championship held in Jordan's capital Amman, Harun Demir from Izmir became the world runner-up, while İbrahim Polga and Murat Kaya achieved world third place.
Podium Successes in Amman
Turkish athletes achieved great success at the 2026 Veterans World Wrestling Championship organized by United World Wrestling in Jordan's capital city Amman.
Wrestlers from Izmir competing in the championship managed to step onto the podium with medals by achieving significant rankings in the international arena.
Rankings of Izmir Athletes
In the competitions, Harun Demir left his opponents behind in the 88 kg category, earning the title of world runner-up and becoming the owner of the silver medal.
In the same organization, İbrahim Polga in the 70 kg category and Murat Kaya in the 100 kg category were among the names who won bronze medals as world third place finishers.
Technical Staff and Congratulations
Emre Kavaloğlu, coach of the Izmir Provincial Directorate of Youth and Sports, served as the National Team Coach in this important organization in Jordan.
In an official statement made by the Izmir Provincial Directorate of Youth and Sports, the athletes who ranked and their coach were congratulated and wishes for success were conveyed.