Kayseri Shooters Return from Competitions in Mersin with Record and Medals
At the shooting championships held in Mersin, athletes from Kayseri GSİM Sports Club drew attention by breaking a Turkish record and winning numerous medals.
Competing in the Olympic Branches Firearms Federation Cup and Para Shooting Turkey Cup held in Mersin, athletes from Kayseri brought great success to their city with the rankings they achieved.
Record-Breaking Championship
Competing in the 25 Meter Sport Pistol U18 category at the Olympic Branches Firearms Federation Cup held between September 25-27, 2026, Hale Derya Eroğlu broke the Turkish record and climbed to the championship podium.
Great Success in Para Shooting
Athletes from Kayseri GSİM Sports Club displayed superior performance at the Para Shooting All Branches Turkey Cup held between September 27-30, 2026. While Kerim Yıldırım became the Turkish champion, Melisa Bahar Bağ achieved second place in Turkey.
Team and Individual Rankings
In addition to individual successes, medals were also won in team categories during the competitions. While Kerim Yıldırım and Melisa Bahar Bağ finished second in Turkey in the mixed team event, the men's team achieved third place in Turkey.
Furthermore, Arzu Naz Yılmaz in the U21 category and Sena Aydın in the 50 Meter 3x20 Rifle U18 category completed the competitions in fourth place in Turkey.
Visit to the Provincial Director
The successful athletes, accompanied by their coaches Mehmet Avcı and Ahmet Bayrak, visited Provincial Youth and Sports Director Ali İhsan Kabakcı in his office to share their achievements.