Ruken Tek wins silver at Presidential Half Marathon

Athlete Ruken Tek of TPAO Batman Petrolspor secured a silver medal in the 10-kilometer category at the inaugural Presidential Half Marathon held in Ankara. This achievement marks a successful return to competition for Tek following an eight-month hiatus due to surgery.

The event, organized by the Turkish Athletics Federation, featured various distances including 21, 10, and 4.4 kilometers. Following the race, medals were presented to the winners by Deputy Minister of Youth and Sports, Hamza Yerlikaya.

Tek expressed satisfaction with the result after completing a rehabilitation and training period. Murat Karataş, TPAO Batman Regional Manager and Petrolspor Club President, also noted that the athlete's disciplined return to the track was a source of pride for the club.