Biography
Started: She took up taekwondo in 2009 while at school and began competing in Para taekwondo in 2013. (dailysabah.com, 20 Dec 2023; sporx.com, 16 Jul 2022)
Reason: She practised athletics in junior and senior high school, and was encouraged to switch to taekwondo by her physical education teacher. (sporx.com, 16 Jul 2022)
Ambition: To win a gold medal at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. (dailysabah.com, 20 Dec 2023)
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Personal Details
GenderFemale
Birth DateFebruary 1, 1988
Place of ResidenceBITLIS
EducationSports Science - Firat University, Elazig, TUR
Languages SpokenTurkish
CoachSezer Koksal [national]
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Championships | ||||
| 2 | K44 -47kg | 2021 | Istanbul, TUR | |
| 5 | K44 -47kg | 2023 | Veracruz, MEX | |
| 5 | Women's K44 +58kg W | 2017 | London, GBR | |
| 9 | Women's K44 +58kg W | 2019 | Antalya, TUR | |
| European Championships | ||||
| 1 | K44 -47kg | 2022 | Manchester, GBR | |
| 2 | K44 -47kg | 2023 | Rotterdam, NED | |
| 3 | K44 -47kg | 2024 | Belgrade, SRB | |
| 3 | K44 -47kg | 2021 | Istanbul, TUR | |
