Biography
Started: He began judo in 2015 (aa.com.tr, 08 Apr 2022)
Reason: He was a wrestler before acquiring his impairment as the result of an injury during a wrestling match. He took up Para judo because he felt it shared elements with other sports and because he wanted to improve his agility. "Judo helped me have a more open-minded outlook. That's why I became infatuated with it." (sabah.com.tr, 15 Apr 2021; aa.com.tr, 26 Mar 2020)
Ambition: To win a gold medal at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. (aa.com.tr, 08 Apr 2022)
Additional Info: OCCUPATION
He works as a physical education teacher in Turkiye. (Instagram profile, 02 Aug 2024)
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Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateMarch 30, 1995
OccupationAthlete, Teacher
EducationBatman University, Turkiye
Languages SpokenTurkish
CoachHaldun Efemgil [national], TUR
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 3 | Men's 60kg | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | |
| World Championships | ||||
| 14 | -73 kg J2 | 2022 | Baku, AZE | |
| 16 | Men's 66kg | 2018 | Odivelas, POR | |
| European Championships | ||||
| 7 | -73 kg J2 | 2023 | Rotterdam, NED | |
| 7 | -73 kg J2 | 2022 | Cagliari, ITA | |
