National Athletes Who Won Medals at the European Boxing Championships Return to Istanbul
National boxers, who finished second in the general standings with a total of 10 medals at the championships in Bulgaria, were welcomed with flowers.
National boxers who finished second in Europe by winning 4 gold, 1 silver, and 5 bronze medals at the 2026 European Boxing Championships held in Bulgaria have arrived in Istanbul.
Floral Welcome at Sabiha Gökçen
National boxers who won medals at the 2026 European Boxing Championships held in Bulgaria arrived in Istanbul and were welcomed with flowers at Sabiha Gökçen Airport International Arrivals Terminal.
Historic Success and Second Place
In the organization held for the first time for both women and men, Turkey won a total of 10 medals, leaving behind its most successful championship in history in this category, and became the European runner-up after Russia.
Statements from the Athletes
Gold medalist Busenaz Sürmeneli stated that the tournament went very well for them, while Havvanur Kethüda expressed her happiness for having the National Anthem played. Hatice Akbaş noted that their target is a gold medal at the Los Angeles Olympics.
Emrah Yaşar's Assessment of the Championship
Emrah Yaşar, who won the gold medal in his first senior championship by defeating his Spanish opponent in the men's 90 kg category, expressed that the real challenge was the training camps lasting for months.
Future Goals and Emphasis on the Olympics
Silver medalist Büşra Işıldar and other athletes who won bronze medals emphasized that they aim to win gold medals in future tournaments and the Olympics.