diff --git a/gitea_api.py b/gitea_api.py
index 4aefe02..538985b 100644
--- a/gitea_api.py
+++ b/gitea_api.py
@@ -122,7 +122,7 @@ class GiteaRepoManager:
         Returns:
             None
         """
-        url = f"{self.api_url}/api/v1/repos/{owner}/{repo_name}"
+        url = f"{self.api_url}/repos/{owner}/{repo_name}"
         if dry_run:
             logger.info(f"Would delete repository: {owner}/{repo_name}")
             return