The full 9-stanza anthem celebrates the heritage of the "Er Meydanı" (Field of Men). The following are the most iconic opening lines:
: A retired music teacher, author, and journalist from Edirne who was known as a "March Factory" (Marş Fabrikatörü) for composing numerous anthems. Kirkpinar MarЕџi SГ¶z Ft MГјziМ‡k Beyazit
: Sansı reportedly composed the melody for the Kırkpınar Marşı in just 15 minutes, driven by his lifelong passion for the wrestling tradition. The full 9-stanza anthem celebrates the heritage of
The piece was officially adopted by the Edirne Municipal Council in June 2004 and is performed annually during the festival's opening ceremony. Anthem Lyrics (Opening Verses) Tarih dehlizinde yürür gibiyim
Büyük efsaneyi görür gibiyim, Tarih dehlizinde yürür gibiyim, Eyvah! Heyecandan ölür gibiyim, Edirne Kırkpınar Er Meydanı'nda.