It organizes Turkish championships for each sport branch, and selects national teams for international competitions.

[3] Developed by Eugen Sandow (1867–1925), and took its current form in the early 1980s, the bodybuilding was pioneered in Turkey by Ahmet Enünlü (born 1948).

The sport became popular in Turkey, and was included into the Turkish Weightlifting Federation.

[1] Arm wrestling became first time known in Turkey in 1991,[1] when Haydar Gidil won the gold medal in the 70 kg category at the World Armwrestling Championship held in Netanya, Israel.

[4] It was officially recognized in 1998, and the first Turkish Championship was held in Yalova that year.