Vehbi Akdağ facts for kids
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| Nationality |  Turkey |
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| Born | 1 January 1949 Tokat, Turkey |
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| Died | 23 June 2020 (aged 71) Tokat, Turkey |
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| Sport | Wrestling | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Vehbi Akdağ was a famous wrestler from Turkey. He was born on January 1, 1949, in Tokat, Turkey. He became well-known for his skills in wrestling, especially in the style called Freestyle wrestling. Vehbi Akdağ passed away on June 23, 2020, also in Tokat.
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Vehbi Akdağ's Wrestling Journey
Vehbi Akdağ was a talented athlete who competed in many important wrestling events. He represented his home country, Turkey, on the world stage. His hard work and dedication led him to win several medals.
Olympic Games Success
One of Vehbi Akdağ's biggest achievements was at the 1972 Summer Olympics held in Munich, Germany. He competed in the featherweight class (62 kg) in Freestyle wrestling. At these games, he showed incredible skill and strength, earning a silver medal for Turkey. This was a very proud moment for him and his country.
World and European Medals
Besides his Olympic success, Vehbi Akdağ also won medals at other major international competitions.
World Championships
In 1974, he competed at the World Wrestling Championships in Istanbul, Turkey. He won a bronze medal in the 62 kg Freestyle wrestling category.
European Championships
The year before, in 1973, Vehbi Akdağ also earned a bronze medal at the European Wrestling Championships. This event took place in Lausanne, Switzerland, where he competed in the 62 kg Freestyle category.
