Biography
Started: He took up Para powerlifting in 2014. In 2015 he decided to take a break after being unsatisfied with his results. He resumed training in 2018. (trthaber.com, 24 Oct 2022)
Reason: He originally competed in Para swimming. When he moved to Yalova, Turkiye, in 2012, he was unable to find a swimming pool, so he began Para powerlifting. (trthaber.com, 24 Oct 2022)
Ambition: To win a medal at the Paralympic Games. (trthaber.com, 24 Oct 2022)
Additional Info: OCCUPATION
He has worked in information technology at the Yalova Training and Research Hospital in Turkiye. (yalovahayat.com, 27 Aug 2023; trthaber.com, 24 Oct 2022)
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Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateNovember 29, 1988
Place of ResidenceYALOVA
OccupationAthlete, Information Technology
Languages SpokenTurkish
CoachSule Sahbaz Tekin [club]; Abdulbaki Itmis [club]; Nurcihan Gonul [club, national]
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Championships | ||||
| 5 | Men's 72kg | 2023 | Dubai, UAE | 196 |
| European Open Championships | ||||
| 2 | Men's 72kg | 2022 | Tbilisi, GEO | 174 |
