: A retired music teacher, author, and journalist from Edirne who was known as a "March Factory" (Marş Fabrikatörü) for composing numerous anthems.
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) Kirkpinar Marşi Söz Ft Müzi̇k Beyazit
: Sansı reportedly composed the melody for the Kırkpınar Marşı in just 15 minutes, driven by his lifelong passion for the wrestling tradition. : A retired music teacher, author, and journalist