Alaşehir athletes win seven medals at European Space Models Championship

Ten young athletes from the Alaşehir district of Manisa, Turkey, achieved significant success at the 2026 FAI Space Models European Championship held in Wocławek, Poland, from August 14–20, 2026. Representing the Turkish National Space Models Team, the athletes secured a total of seven medals: two gold, four silver, and one bronze.

The athletes, who train under the Alaşehir Anadolu İmam Hatip Lisesi Sports Club, were honored in a ceremony in Ankara organized by the Turkish Air Sports Federation. During the event, national athlete certificates were presented to the competitors. Emre Şahin, President of the Federation, congratulated the group, noting their contribution to the development of air sports.

The successful group included Ahmet Emrem, Feriha Dilhuba Babıroğlu, Çınar Sarıkurt, Ali Akşit, Cennet Toklu, Pınar Akkoç, Hacernaz Kaya, Mehmet Yörük, Gülbeyaz Ayyıldız, and Ali Buğurcu. Their preparation was led by workshop founder Hasan Ersin and National Team Manager Ayhan Ayyıldız, supported by local community solidarity.