Topic signal in Turkey
Updated Jul 26, 2026
hamza yerlikaya
Hamza Yerlikaya was investigated by the Turkish Wrestling Federation after he physically confronted a referee following his son's wrestling loss.
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- Turkey
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- Jul 26, 2026
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Hamza Yerlikaya was investigated by the Turkish Wrestling Federation after he physically confronted a referee following his son's wrestling loss.
Turkish wrestling star Hamza Yerlikaya faced an investigation by the Turkey Wrestling Federation after he jumped into the wrestling area and approached a referee aggressively following his son's defeat. The federation issued a statement emphasizing that regardless of title or status, such behavior toward officials is unacceptable and warranted disciplinary action. This incident resulted in significant media coverage and public attention within the sports community.
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