Biography
Started: He began playing table tennis at age 14 in Turkiye. (Athlete, 15 May 2016)
Reason: Officials came to his school to promote the sport. "Our teachers said, 'If you are doing this job, you can open the doors to university, you can change your life'." (aa.com.tr, 12 Aug 2018)
Sporting Relatives: His older brother Abdullah Ozturk has represented Turkiye in Para table tennis. He won gold in the men's class 4 singles event at the 2016 and 2020 editions of the Paralympic Games. (SportsDeskOnline, 06 Mar 2024; aa.com.tr, 11 Feb 2020; euturkhaber.com, 11 Feb 2020; sporx.com, 08 Dec 2018)
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Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateApril 1, 1993
Place of ResidenceANKARA
OccupationAthlete
EducationGazi University, Ankara, TUR
Languages SpokenTurkish
CoachBayramali Yildiz [national]
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 3 | Singles - Class 5 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | |
| 3 | Men's Team Class 4-5 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | |
| 5 | Men's Team Class 4-5 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | |
| 11 | Singles - Class 5 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | |
| World Championships | ||||
| 1 | Singles - Class 5 | 2018 | Lasko, SLO | |
| 2 | Singles - Class 5 | 2022 | Granada, ESP | |
| 2 | Men's Team Class 5 | 2017 | Bratislava, SVK | |
| 2 | Men's Team Class 5 | 2014 | Beijing, CHN | |
| 5 | Singles - Class 5 | 2014 | Beijing, CHN | |
| European Championships | ||||
| 3 | Singles - Class 5 | 2023 | Sheffield, GBR | |
| 3 | Doubles XD10 X | 2023 | Sheffield, GBR | |
