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Yasemin Adar Yiğit
Olympic bronze medallist, former Türkiye international wrestler and Türkiye Wrestling Federation vice-president responsible for women's wrestling.
Life and work
The story behind the role.
Yasemin Adar Yiğit represented Türkiye in women's wrestling and won bronze at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, becoming Türkiye's first Olympic medallist in women's wrestling. The Turkish National Olympic Committee records her participation and medal in the 76 kg category.
The Türkiye Wrestling Federation reported that she ended her competitive career after winning silver at the 2025 European Championships. Its current management directory, reviewed on 13 October 2026, lists her as an active vice-president responsible for women's wrestling, documenting a transition from national-team athlete to federation administration. The board directory shortens her display name to Yasemin Adar; the athlete record uses Yasemin Adar Yiğit.
Achievements and distinctions
- 01
Olympic bronze medallist in women's freestyle wrestling at Tokyo 2020.
- 02
European Championship silver medallist in 2025, her final competition according to the federation.
- 03
Vice-president responsible for women's wrestling on the Türkiye Wrestling Federation board.
Career record
- 01
2021 — Won Olympic bronze for Türkiye in women's wrestling at 76 kg.
- 02
2025 — Won European silver and retired from active competition.
- 03
13 October 2026 — Listed as active federation vice-president responsible for women's wrestling.
Career and education
Teams and organisations
Türkiye Wrestling Federation · Türkiye national wrestling team
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