Turkish wrestler Buse Tosun Cavusoglu named best female wrestler of 2024

Buse Tosun Cavusoglu, a Turkish wrestler and graduate student at Bayburt University, earned the title of 2024’s best female wrestler from United World Wrestling (UWW).

This recognition follows her exceptional performances throughout the year, including winning her first European championship and earning a bronze medal at the Paris 2024 Olympics.

Buse Tosun Cavusoglu’s achievements in 2024 include Olympic, European medals

Tosun secured the bronze medal in the women’s 68 kg freestyle wrestling competition at the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics.

Earlier in the year, she reached another career milestone by winning her first European championship title in Bucharest, Romania. These victories added to her already impressive track record in international wrestling competitions.

In 2023, Tosun captured the world championship title at the World Wrestling Championships in Belgrade, Serbia. She defeated Mongolia’s Enkhsaikhany Delgermaa in the final match with a decisive pinfall victory.

I waited and worked hard for these days, and it was worth it … I am proud to be named the female wrestler of the year by United World Wrestling. We will continue to represent Turkish women at the top in international arenas.

Buse Tosun Cavusoglu, Turkish wrestler

United World Wrestling recognizes Buse Tosun Cavusoglu for her exceptional performances

UWW chose Tosun as the best female wrestler of 2024 based on her consistent victories and ability to excel in major tournaments. Along with Tosun, UWW also named Georgia’s Geno Petriashvili as the best male freestyle wrestler and Japan’s Nao Kusaka as the best Greco-Roman wrestler of the year.

Tosun’s accomplishments during 2024 solidify her reputation as one of the leading figures in women’s wrestling. Her success at the Paris Olympics and European championships has established her as a dominant force on the global stage.

Buse Tosun Cavusoglu continues to inspire Türkiye through her success in wrestling

At 29 years old, Tosun has built a career defined by determination and consistent success.

• She began collecting international medals in 2020, earning silver at the Individual Wrestling World Cup in Serbia

• Her achievements continued with a bronze at the 2021 World Wrestling Championships in Norway
• This was followed by a silver at the 2022 European Wrestling Championships in Budapest, Hungary

• In 2023, she narrowly missed gold at the European Wrestling Championships in Croatia, taking silver once again

Now pursuing her graduate studies at Bayburt University, Tosun balances her academic ambitions with her career in wrestling. Her latest recognition as 2024’s best female wrestler serves as a testament to her unwavering commitment.

“Turkish women will continue to succeed in international arenas,” Tosun said in her celebratory message, expressing her dedication to representing Türkiye on the world stage.