The new format in the Güreş Süper Ligi will offer more match opportunities

Taha Akgül, who followed the first stage of the 2026-2027 Senior Freestyle and Greco-Roman Güreş Süper Ligi held at the Samsun Yaşar Doğu Sports Hall, spoke to an Anadolu Agency reporter. Akgül said six different leagues were held in Samsun at the same time. He said that by organizing everything at a single venue, they aim to reduce the travel and accommodation costs of the clubs.

Emphasizing that Samsun has a special place in the history of wrestling, Akgül recalled that Yaşar Doğu was from the city. He said the purpose of holding the event at one venue is both to make things easier for the teams and to consider the budgets of the federation and the clubs.

Akgül explained that they changed the format last season, and said that holding the matches in four stages allows athletes to compete more often. He stated that the first stage was given to Samsun, where athletes will have four bouts, that they will have four bouts each in the second and third stages, and that the final stage will follow. Akgül said it is important for young wrestlers to gain match experience, noting that one match is worth a month of training.

Akgül recalled that last year they held the Senior Güreş Süper Ligi final in Hakkari, at the foot of the Cilo Mountains, and said they are planning a different final organization this year as well. "Maybe it could be a city square. We are planning a surprising organization," Akgül said. He added that league matches support the development of athletes and help wrestling reach wider audiences.