Vehbi Emre

Vehbi Emre
Personal information
Nationality Turkey
Born(1907-02-17)17 February 1907
Istanbul, Ottoman Empire
Died15 March 1981(1981-03-15) (aged 74)
Istanbul, Turkey
Occupation(s)Wrestler, referee, administrator

Vehbi Emre (17 February 1907 – 15 March 1981) was a Turkish Greco-Roman wrestler, international referee, and wrestling administrator. He played a key role in the development of Turkish wrestling throughout the 20th century. His name is commemorated in the annual international wrestling event, the Vehbi Emre & Hamit Kaplan Tournament.

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