03.07.2026 21:51
Chief wrestler Cengizhan Şimşek made statements about the 665th Historical Kırkpınar Oil Wrestling. Stating that his goal is the gold belt, Şimşek said, 'If I win the belt this year, I will go wrestle a bull.'
Chief wrestler Cengizhan Şimşek will step onto the wrestling field with the goal of the golden belt at the 665th Historical Kırkpınar Oil Wrestling Festival. In his statement to an AA reporter, Cengizhan Şimşek said he has prepared very well for Kırkpınar. Stating that he had a good camp period, Şimşek emphasized the importance of Kırkpınar.
''OUR GOAL IS THE GOLDEN BELT''
Expressing that the excitement of winning the chief wrestler title in 2022 continues, Şimşek said, "If God wills, our goal is always the golden belt. We will seek our fortune. We are good physically, conditionally, and technically. We left the rest to God Almighty."
''IF I WIN THE BELT, I WILL GO WRESTLE A BULL''
Reminding that he made headlines in 2022 with his suplex move on a donkey, Cengizhan Şimşek said, "If I win the belt this year, I will go wrestle a bull."
''ONE WRESTLING MATCH IS WORTH TEN TRAINING SESSIONS''
Stating that he participated in many competitions before Kırkpınar and had a good training period, Şimşek evaluated, "In the wrestling matches we had at the start of the season, we weigh and measure each other with our opponents, and we address our shortcomings. They say, 'One wrestling match is worth ten training sessions.' So it contributes to us that way."