# Turkish success at Balkan Judo Championships

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/turkish-success-at-balkan-judo-championships
> Updated: 2026-10-28T06:22:00.000Z. Sources: 11. Developments: 2.

Turkish judo athletes achieved multiple successes across various Balkan Judo Championship events. In Bosnia and Herzegovina, Semra Azra Erkan secured a bronze medal in the Super Minors category, while Rabia Zümra Dönmez and Zehra Polat earned first-place finishes in the 28 kg and 44 kg categories, respectively.

In Greece, the İzmir Metropolitan Municipality Sports Club saw Aişe Dalda win silver in the 57 kg category, alongside bronze medals for Azra Ceren Sevgi and Yağmur Meral. Additionally, the Turkish U16 National Team finished the tournament as Balkan champions, collecting a total of 27 medals.

Following the competition in Sarajevo, athletes from the Erzurum Youth Sports Club were honored with a welcoming ceremony at the airport. The event was attended by Turkish Minister of National Education Prof. Dr. Yusuf Tekin and Erzurum Governor Aydın Baruş, who presented the athletes with gifts and congratulations.

## Claims

- Rabia Zümra Dönmez won the 28 kg category at the Balkan Judo Championship. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Zehra Polat won the 44 kg category at the Balkan Judo Championship. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Furkan Akçay placed fifth in the 27 kg category. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The Super Minikler Balkan Judo Championship was held in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Minister of National Education Yusuf Tekin presented gifts to the athletes at the airport. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Cengizhan Dönmez is the national team coach for the athletes. (corroborated by 3 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-28: Erzurum welcomes Balkan Judo champions

Judo athletes Rabia Zümra Dönmez and Zehra Polat, along with Furkan Akçay, were celebrated in Erzurum after winning medals at the Balkan Judo Championship in Sarajevo.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/erzurum-welcomes-balkan-judo-champions

### 2026-10-25: Turkish judokas secure medals at Balkan Championships

Turkish judokas earned multiple medals at the Balkan Championships, with the U16 National Team finishing as overall champions.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkish-judokas-secure-medals-at-balkan-championships

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