Biography
Started: She took up judo in 2010. (trthaber.com, 06 Feb 2016)
Reason: She first took up chess and athletics when she began to lose her vision. She chose to pursue Para judo because she liked the philosophy of the sport. "I saw judo as appealing and intelligent. I was attracted to the philosophy of the sport. At the same time, I had to learn how to defend myself. It was very enjoyable for me to practise judo with loss of sight. My senses got stronger." (fanatik.com.tr, 01 Jun 2017; trthaber.com, 06 Feb 2016)
Ambition: To win gold at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. "If I get a gold medal there, I will begin work as a coach or sports expert. There are disabled people who do not work much and stay at home. The longer they stay at home, the more depressed they become. I am thinking of doing projects to connect these disabled children and young people to sports." (aa.com.tr, 19 Nov 2023; Instagram profile, 09 Nov 2022)
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Personal Details
GenderFemale
Birth DateJanuary 20, 1991
Place of ResidenceBURSA
OccupationAthlete
EducationSports Management - Trakya University, Edirne, TUR
Languages SpokenTurkish
CoachHaldun Efemgil [national], TUR
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 3 | Women's 48kg | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | |
| 7 | Women's 48kg | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | |
| World Championships | ||||
| 2 | -48 kg J1 | 2022 | Baku, AZE | |
| 5 | Women's 48kg | 2018 | Odivelas, POR | |
| 7 | Women's 48kg | 2014 | Colorado Springs, CO, USA | |
| European Championships | ||||
| 2 | -48 kg J1 | 2023 | Rotterdam, NED | |
