Sport in Türkiye

Here are some facts about sport in Türkiye, with links to the relevant lists.

• The fourth European Games will be held in Türkiye in 2027. See list of hosts.
• Turkish Oil Wrestling (Yağlı Güreş), in which wrestlers cover themselves in oil and attempt to pin their opponent; considered the national sport of Türkiye. See a list of National Sports, and Sports beginning with the letter Y.
• The national men's football team of Türkiye is called the Ay-Yıldızlılar, meaning the Crescent-Stars. See the list of teams of the 2026 FIFA World Cup and their nicknames.

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