Biography
Started: He took up Para judo at age 18. (aa.com.tr, 07 Jan 2024)
Reason: His father encouraged him to take up sport. He originally played goalball before switching to Para judo. (aa.com.tr, 07 Jan 2024)
Ambition: To win gold at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. (aa.com.tr, 07 Jan 2024)
Awards: He was named Best Visually Impaired Athlete for 2023 in Bursa, Turkiye. (buges.org, 17 Oct 2023; Instagram profile, 17 Oct 2023)
Additional Info: OCCUPATION
He has worked as a physical education teacher at Yildirim Borsa Istanbul Vocational and Technical Anatolian High School in Bursa, Turkiye. "I told my students about my situation, 'You will help me where I cannot see. I have difficulty writing, you will write what I cannot write, I will make the necessary signatures. You will help me where I cannot see'. I am very pleased with my students, they make me forget that I am visually impaired." (aa.com.tr, 07 Jan 2024)
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Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateJuly 6, 1991
Place of ResidenceBURSA
OccupationTeacher
EducationAnkara University, Turkiye
Languages SpokenTurkish
CoachMuammer Caliskan
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 9 | Men's 81kg | 2012 | London, GBR | |
| World Championships | ||||
| 17 | -90 kg J1 | 2022 | Baku, AZE | |
| European Championships | ||||
| 3 | -90 kg J1 | 2023 | Rotterdam, NED | |
| 3 | -90 kg J1 | 2022 | Cagliari, ITA | |
