Biography
Started: He took up the sport at age 33. (haberler.com, 26 Jan 2024)
Reason: He had been involved in wrestling and kickboxing as a child before later switching to Para judo. "I overcame my visual impairment with judo. I started judo out of boredom. I was involved in sports in my childhood. I took a nine-year break from sport after I got married. Then I missed the smell of the mat and sports. I looked to see what I could do with a visual impairment and I found judo." (trthaber.com, 26 Jan 2024)
Ambition: To win a medal at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. (trthaber.com, 26 Jan 2024)
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Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateOctober 13, 1985
OccupationAthlete, Student
EducationSports Management
Languages SpokenTurkish
CoachHaldun Efemgil [national], TUR
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Championships | ||||
| 5 | -73 kg J1 | 2022 | Baku, AZE | |
| European Championships | ||||
| 3 | -73 kg J1 | 2023 | Rotterdam, NED | |
| 7 | -73 kg J1 | 2022 | Cagliari, ITA | |
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