Turkish Wrestling Federation President Taha AkgΓΌl says Turkish wrestling is entering a new era built on youth development, long-term planning and a reimagined national championship he hopes will feel more like a festival than a tournament.
Speaking to Anadolu Agency (AA) during the Under-23 Turkish Wrestling Championships in Trabzon, AkgΓΌl outlined sweeping changes since taking office, from lowering the licensing age to reshaping how the sport identifies and nurtures talent.
One of his first moves was reducing the minimum licensing age from 12 to 8, a shift aimed at introducing children to competitive wrest
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