Semih Deniz

Started: He began playing Para football 5-a-side in 2016. (fanatik.com.tr, 16 Dec 2018) Reason: He switched from Para athletics to Para football 5-a-side. "When it comes to sports in Turkiye, the first thing that comes to mind is football. It has been my dream since childhood." (fanatik.com.tr, 16 Dec 2018) Milestones: He became the first competitor representing Turkiye to win a medal in athletics at the Paralympic Games when he claimed bronze in the men's T11 1500m at the 2016 Games in Rio de Janeiro. (SportsDeskOnline, 16 Jan 2024; fanatik.com.tr, 16 Dec 2018; aa.com.tr, 22 Sep 2016)