Turkey wins 44 medals at the European Games – Breaking News!
Turkey Prepares for the 3rd European Games
Turkey is gearing up for the 3rd European Games, set to take place from 21 June to 2 July in Poland. With a record-breaking number of 193 athletes – 103 women and 90 men – Turkey is hoping to make its mark in the competition. The team will compete in 26 branches and 29 disciplines, with the aim of bringing home more medals than ever before.
In previous editions of the European Games, Turkey has achieved great success. The country has won a total of 44 medals, including 8 gold, 10 silver, and 26 bronze. The first opportunity for Turkey to compete in this prestigious event came in Azerbaijan in 2015.
During the inaugural European Games in Baku, Turkey was represented by a squad of 190 athletes, consisting of 81 women and 109 men. The Turkish team displayed an impressive performance, finishing in 14th place overall with a total of 29 medals. These included 6 gold, 4 silver, and 19 bronze medals.
The national heroes who secured medals at the 2015 Baku Games were Enes Erkan, Burak Uygur, Serap Özçelik (Karate), Taha Akgül, Rıza Kayaalp (Wrestling), and the Women’s Volleyball National Team, who all won gold medals. Additionally, Meltem Hocaoğlu, Merve Çoban (Karate), Soner Demirtaş (Wrestling), and Ebru Şahin (Judo) clinched silver medals. The remaining medals were a series of bronze won by various athletes in different sports disciplines.
In 2019, Turkey participated in the 2nd European Games held in Belarus, showcasing the country’s prowess once again. With a delegation of 110 athletes, consisting of 44 women and 66 men, Turkey secured a total of 15 medals, including 2 gold, 6 silver, and 7 bronze. The team finished in 24th place overall.
The stars of the 2019 European Games included Mikail Özerler (Judo) and Buse Naz Çakıroğlu (Boxing), who both claimed gold medals. Other notable medalists were Ali Sofuoğlu, Meltem Hocaoğlu, Uğur Aktaş, Serap Özçelik Arapoğlu (Karate), Soner Demirtaş (Wrestling), and Ahmet Önder (Gymnastics), who all took home silver medals. The bronze medals were won by Süleyman Atlı, Evin Demirhan (Wrestling), Dilara Eltemur, Merve Çoban (Karate), Yeşim Bosta-Evren Çağrıran (Archery – Reel Bow Mixed Team), Jak Ali Harvey (Athletics), and Ferhat Arıcan (Gymnastics).
With an impressive track record in previous European Games, Turkey is well-prepared and eager to shine in the upcoming event in Poland. The Turkish athletes have been training relentlessly, aiming to surpass their previous performances and bring home an even greater medal haul. All eyes will be on Turkey as they compete among the best in Europe, representing their nation with pride and determination.
