Biography
Started: She was introduced to powerlifting at age 21 by coach Ahmedi Hasip Kanat in Konya, Turkiye. (Athlete, 14 Jul 2019; yasadikca.com, 22 Dec 2013; merhabahaber.com, 22 Jun 2012)
Reason: "I did not have purpose before this sport but my coach said I could live a better life and I wanted my quality of life to improve." (Athlete, 14 Jul 2019)
Ambition: To win a medal at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. (haberet.com, 10 Apr 2024)
Awards: She received a Sporting Achievement award from Meram Belediye Spor Kulubu [the Meram Municipality Sports Club] in Konya, Turkiye, in recognition of her performances in 2016. (meram.bel.tr, 04 Feb 2017)
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Personal Details
GenderFemale
Birth DateJuly 4, 1990
OccupationAthlete
Languages SpokenTurkish
CoachErgun Batmaz [national]
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 9 | -55kg | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | 85 |
| NoM | -73kg | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | NoM |
| World Championships | ||||
| 2 | -73kg | 2019 | Nur-Sultan, KAZ | 124 |
| 4 | -73kg | 2023 | Dubai, UAE | 126 |
| 4 | -73kg | 2021 | Tbilisi, GEO | 126 |
| 4 | -67kg | 2017 | Mexico City, MEX | 103.0 |
| 5 | Mixed Team | 2021 | Tbilisi, GEO | 396.13 |
| 6 | -55kg | 2014 | Dubai, UAE | 76.0 |
| European Open Championships | ||||
| 1 | -73kg | 2022 | Tbilisi, GEO | 123 |
| 2 | Team | 2022 | Tbilisi, GEO | 262.34 |
