Taha Akgül

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

Honours

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Taha Akgül's record speaks for itself: three world titles, eleven European crowns, and an Olympic gold. He is one of only a handful of wrestlers to win medals at three consecutive Olympics. His eleven European titles are a testament to his consistency and longevity in a brutally demanding sport. As he moves into leadership, his legacy as a competitor remains unmatched in Turkish wrestling.

AwardsTaha Akgül's trophy cabinet is among the most decorated in wrestling history. He won Olympic gold in 2016 and bronze in 2020 and 2024. He captured three World Championship golds (2014, 2015, 2022) and an unprecedented eleven European Championship titles, a record of continental dominance. These achievements place him among the greatest heavyweights of his era.

Honours & Distinctions

Olympic Champion

International Olympic Committee·2016

Gold medal in 125 kg freestyle at Rio 2016.

President of Turkish Wrestling Federation

Turkish Wrestling Federation·2024

Elected president after retirement.

Chair of Athletes' Commission

European Olympic Committees·2025

Appointed to represent athletes' interests.

Records & Feats

Most European Wrestling Championship titles (11)

Career Milestone·2024

Won 11 European titles in the 125 kg freestyle category between 2012 and 2024.

Only Turkish gold medalist at Rio 2016 Olympics

Historic First·2016

His gold was Turkey's sole gold at the 2016 Rio Games.