Ayhan Karakuş
Turkish wrestler (born 1989)
- Born
- 13 October 1989, Sivas
- Citizenship
- Turkey
- Sport
- amateur wrestling
- Occupation
- amateur wrestler
- Height
- 165 cm (5 ft 5 in)
- Weight
- 55 kg (121 lb)
- Team / club
- Kasımpaşa S.K.
Ayhan Karakuş (born 13 October 1989) is a Turkish wrestler competing in the 55 kg division of Greco-Roman style. The 1.66 m (5 ft 5 in) athlete is a member of Kasımpaşaspor Club in Istanbul, where he is coached by İbrahim Yıldırım.
His twin brother Erhan Karakuş is also a national wrestler in Greco-Roman style with international success.
Ayhan Karakuş qualified for the 2012 Summer Olympics and finished in 16th place.
He won one of the bronze medals in the men's Greco-Roman 60 kg event at the 2021 Islamic Solidarity Games held in Konya, Turkey.
Competitions
| Competition | Year | Result |
|---|---|---|
| wrestling at the 2009 Mediterranean Games | 2009 | |
| wrestling at the 2012 Summer Olympics – men's Greco-Roman 55 kg | 2012 | |
| 2021 Islamic Solidarity Games | 2022 |
External links
Facts from Wikidata Q4831234 (CC0); quoted introduction from English Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0). Data retrieved 2026-10-22.
Data: Wikidata (CC0 1.0); Wikipedia (English) (CC BY-SA 4.0). Retrieved 2026-10-22.