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Turkish athletes win team title at Muaythai World Championship
Turkish athletes achieved significant success at the U24 Muaythai World Championship held in Kosovo. The Turkish national team secured the overall world championship title, earning a total of 18 medals, including 7 gold, 6 silver, and 5 bronze.
Individual standout performances included Furkan Bilici, who won the gold medal in the +91 kg heavyweight category. Bilici was honored with a large celebration in his hometown of Van upon his return. Cemile Aykoç also secured a gold medal in the U24 women's 63.5 kg category.
Other notable achievements include Gürkan Yıldız, who earned a silver medal in the U24 category despite training without a formal coach, and Melih Erdem, a world champion in kickboxing who aims to defend his title in 2027.
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Celal Bayar University · Cemile Aykoç · Furkan Bilici · Gürkan Yıldız · Kosovo · Melih Erdem · Seydişehir Belediyesi Spor Kulübü · Turkey National Muaythai Team
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Cemile Aykoç has previously achieved multiple world and European runner-up positions. www.haber16.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Gürkan Yıldız manages his own training programs, conditioning, and nutrition without a coach. www.konyapostasi.com.tr · www.sondakika.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Gürkan Yıldız secured second place at the U24 World Muaythai Championship in Kosovo. www.konyapostasi.com.tr · www.sondakika.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Cemile Aykoç won the gold medal in the U24 Women's 63.5 kg category at the Muaythai World Championship in Kosovo. www.haber16.com