There is no doubt that Antalya is the most beautiful place in the world
Mustafa Kemal ATATÜRKAntalya Metropolitan Municipality wrestler Cengizhan Şimşek became the head wrestler in the 661st Historical Kırkpınar Oil Wrestling. Şimşek won the title of Chief Wrestler of Kırkpnar by defeating Mustafa Taş in the final. After defeating his rival Taş, Şimşek went to the stands and shared his joy with Antalya Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Muhittin Böcek. Congratulations go out to Cengizhan Şimşek, who won the golden belt, from Mayor Muhittin Böcek.
The 661st Historical Krkpnar Oil Wrestling once again spelled out Antalya, the home of wrestlers, in golden letters. With 150 wrestlers, 12 of them were chief wrestlers, Antalya Metropolitan Municipality made a significant impact in the final.İsmail Balaban, Mustafa Taş, and Cengizhan Şimşek, the top wrestlers for the Antalya Metropolitan Municipality, have moved up to the third, second, and golden belt positions, respectively.
Mayor Böcek Didn't Leave Wrestlers Alone
Muhittin Böcek, the mayor of Antalya Metropolitan Municipality, who always supports the ancestor sport of wrestling and wrestlers, did not leave the wrestlers in Kırkpnar alone. The wrestlers from Antalya Metropolitan Municipality contributed to successful performances in the all-day competitions. As the new Chief Pehlivan, Cengizhan Şimşek defeated Mustafa Taş in the final after defeating the chief wrestler of the Antalya Metropolitan Municipality İsmail Balaban in the semifinal.
Şimşek shared his excitement with Mayor Böcek
Antalya Metropolitan Municipality ASAT Wrestling Club wrestler Cengizhan Şimşek marked the final with his strong physique and technical wrestling. Cengizhan Şimşek claimed victory after the last game, which lasted for almost an hour. Şimşek went to the stands as soon as he won the game to celebrate with Muhittin Böcek, Mayor of the Antalya Metropolitan Municipality. Şimşek said, "First of all, I would like to thank my Antalya Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Muhittin Böcek, for his leadership during the competition. We appreciate your support and belief in us, he showed so much endeavor upon us. I have the privilege of wearing this golden belt, thanks to God. I extend my greetings to all Antalya residents. They prayed strongly for me.
Congratulations from Mayor Böcek to the Wrestlers
The wrestlers who successfully represented the Antalya Metropolitan Municipality in the value square were congratulated by Mayor of the Antalya Metropolitan Municipality Muhittin Böcek. The golden belt has once again become Antalya, according to Mayor Böcek. I congratulate our three top wrestlers who advanced to the championship. I value each of my sons individually: Cengizhan, Mustafa, and İsmail. I am proud of all of them.
Wore the Golden Belt
In the 661st Historical Kırkpınar Oil Wrestling, Turkey's new chief wrestler, Cengizhan Şimşek, wore the golden belt in a ceremony. Şimşek came to the podium wearing a scarf with the words 07 Antalya on it. Mehmet Kasapoğlu, Minister of Youth and Sports, gave Şimşek the golden belt.
Alanya, Türkiye'nin Akdeniz Bölgesi'deki Antalya iline bağlı bir turizm ilçesidir. Şehir merkezine uzaklığı 154 kilometredir. Türkiye'nin güney sahillerinde bulunan Alanya, 1.598,51 km²'lik bir alana sahiptir ve 2015'te nüfusu 291.643 kişidir.