“Judo Success: Nationals Claim 7 Medals”
Turkish Judo Team Clinches 7 Medals at European Cup in Azerbaijan
The Turkish Judo team has put on an impressive performance at the European Cup in Azerbaijan, clinching a total of seven medals. The final day of the competition saw the team secure 2 gold, 2 silver, and 3 bronze medals, landing them in second place in the overall country ranking.
Sinem Oruç and Tuana Gülenay emerged victorious in the women’s 63 kg and 70 kg categories respectively, earning gold medals for their efforts. Emir Selim Arı and Atilla Dinç secured silver medals in the men’s 81 kg and 90 kg categories.
The team also saw Hilal Akyıldız, Hayrun Nisa Ardıç, and Yunus Yazgan reach the podium in the women’s 57 kg, women’s +70 kg, and men’s 73 kg categories respectively, with all three athletes taking home bronze medals.
This strong showing comes after the team kicked off the competition with a gold, 2 silver, and 2 bronze medals on the first day. The Turkish judo team’s impressive performance has further cemented their position as one of the top teams in the region, and they will no doubt be looking to build on their success in the upcoming competitions.
