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Alper Akgül wins 8 swimming titles and qualifies for national team
Alper Akgül, a 17-year-old swimmer with autism, has achieved significant success in the SOBE Autism Sports Games held in Konya. Akgül won championships in all eight swimming disciplines he entered during the July Turkish Championship.
Having started swimming at age 11 to overcome a fear of water, Akgül has progressed to a professional level. He recently surpassed the national team qualifying barrier in the 100-meter butterfly event. His coach, Gül Ay, stated that they are currently working to expedite his licensing process to prepare him for European and World championships.
Akgül maintains a rigorous training schedule, practicing twice a day, six days a week, with the ultimate goal of representing Turkey on the international stage.
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Alper Akgül · Ayşe Akgül · Gül Ay · Konya · SOBE Autism Sports Games
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Akgül trains twice a day, six days a week. www.konyapostasi.com.tr · www.merhabahaber.com · www.sondakika.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Akgül surpassed the national team qualifying barrier in the 100-meter butterfly race. www.konyapostasi.com.tr · www.merhabahaber.com · www.sondakika.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Akgül became the Turkish champion in all 8 branches he entered at the SOBE Autism Sports Games. www.konyapostasi.com.tr · www.merhabahaber.com · www.sondakika.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Akgül began swimming at age 11 to overcome a fear of water. www.konyapostasi.com.tr · www.merhabahaber.com · www.sondakika.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Coach Gül Ay is working to accelerate the licensing process for Akgül. www.konyapostasi.com.tr · www.merhabahaber.com · www.sondakika.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Alper Akgül is a 17-year-old swimmer with autism. www.konyapostasi.com.tr · www.merhabahaber.com · www.sondakika.com