Nasuh Akar, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Nasuh Akar

wrestler

Date of Birth: 10-May-1925

Place of Birth: Yozgat Province, Turkey

Date of Death: 18-May-1984

Profession: amateur wrestler

Nationality: Turkey

Zodiac Sign: Taurus

Nasuh Akar (10 May 1925 – 18 May 1984) was a Turkish sports wrestler, who won the gold medal in the Bantamweight class of Men's Freestyle category at the 1948 Olympics. He was born in the village Yigitler of Bogazliyan district of Yozgat Province.
Following his gold medal win at the 1948 London Olympics, Nasuh Akar became European and World champion.
In 1952, he retired from active wrestling and served then as trainer. He died on 18 May 1984.
His wife Ayse Akar succeeded him.
A training sports hall in Eskisehir, opened in 1994, is named after Nasuh Akar.