Biography
Started: She began shooting in 2013 in Izmir, Turkiye. (aa.com.tr, 08 Jun 2017; fanatik.com.tr, 08 Jun 2017)
Reason: She was spotted by coaches while at a shooting range. "I went to my father's competition in 2013. I wanted to take pictures at the range. Coaches there wanted me to try the sport, even though I was afraid of guns. After trying for some shots, they saw my talent." (sporx.com, 04 Aug 2023; haberturk.com, 24 Feb 2016)
Ambition: To win gold at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. (sporx.com, 04 Aug 2023)
Awards: She was named Performing Athlete of the Year for 2022 at the Barrier-Free Awards in Turkiye. (gazetekalem.com.tr, 06 May 2023; Instagram profile, 05 May 2023)
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Personal Details
GenderFemale
Birth DateDecember 5, 1979
OccupationAthlete
Languages SpokenTurkish
CoachMustafa Atalay [club, national], TUR; Kadri Akgun [national], TUR
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 2 | P2 - 10m Air Pistol SH1 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 234.5 |
| 3 | P2 - 10m Air Pistol SH1 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | 172.3 |
| 17 | P4 - 50m Pistol SH1 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 519.9 |
| World Championships | ||||
| 1 | Mixed P6 - 10m Air Pistol SH1 - Team | 2022 | Al Ain, UAE | 16 |
| 3 | P2 - 10m Air Pistol SH1 | 2023 | Lima, PER | 211.6 |
| 3 | P2 - 10m Air Pistol SH1 | 2019 | Sydney, NSW, AUS | 214.2 |
| 4 | Mixed P6 - 10m Air Pistol SH1 - Team | 2023 | Lima, PER | 6 |
| 5 | P2 - 10m Air Pistol SH1 | 2022 | Al Ain, UAE | 167.2 |
| 6 | P2 - 10m Air Pistol SH1 | 2018 | Cheongju, KOR | 152.8 |
| 7 | Mixed P6 - 10m Air Pistol SH1 - Team | 2019 | Sydney, NSW, AUS | 739 |
| 10 | P4 - 50m Pistol SH1 | 2022 | Al Ain, UAE | 527 |
| 11 | P4 - 50m Pistol SH1 | 2019 | Sydney, NSW, AUS | 528 |
| European Championships | ||||
| 1 | Mixed P6 - 10m Air Pistol SH1 - Team | 2024 | Granada, ESP | 16 |
| 1 | P2 - 10m Air Pistol SH1 | 2023 | Rotterdam, NED | 231.6 |
| 1 | P6 - 10m Air Pistol SH1 - Team | 2022 | Hamar, NOR | 16 |
| 2 | P2 - 10m Air Pistol SH1 | 2024 | Granada, ESP | 231.3 |
| 3 | P2 - 10m Air Pistol SH1 | 2022 | Hamar, NOR | 210.4 |
| 12 | P4 - 50m Pistol SH1 | 2024 | Granada, ESP | 509 |
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