European champion bocce athletes continue their training in Bingöl
National athletes who won the gold medal at the European Youth Championships held in Italy are continuing their training in Bingöl.
Elif Aday and Zilan Atilla, who won gold medals in the bocce branch at the European Youth Championships held in Italy, are continuing their work without interruption at the Bingöl Municipality Yaşam Sports Club under the guidance of world champion coach Eda Sayak.
European Championship Success
Competing at the European Youth Championships held in Italy from September 21-27, Elif Aday and Zilan Atilla achieved the success of becoming European champions by winning the gold medal in the doubles category. Zilan Atilla also reached the top in the mixed category alongside her teammate from Kırıkkale, claiming a second gold medal.
Training Continues in Bingöl
Having returned to Bingöl following their major successes, the national athletes are carrying out their training within the body of the Bingöl Municipality Yaşam Sports Club. The athletes are sweating it out in a disciplined manner for new championships under the guidance of world champion coach Eda Sayak.
Guidance of an Experienced Coach
Eda Sayak, who has been involved in the sport of bocce since 2011 and achieved a world championship at the World Senior Rafa Championship held in Mersin in 2022, carries out both athletic and coaching duties in Bingöl. Sayak expresses her great happiness with the degrees achieved by her students.
A Source of Inspiration for New Athletes
Alongside their ongoing training in Bingöl, the champion athletes and their coach also contribute to the training of new athletes in the region. The successes achieved play an important role in increasing local interest and demand for the sport of bocce.
They Never Gave Up Despite Hardships
European champion athlete Elif Aday stated that they never gave up on their goals despite the difficult conditions and insufficient training fields they encountered. Aday expressed that these rankings achieved by their coach and themselves have increased awareness regarding the bocce branch.