National Athlete Hilal Bayhan Wins Silver Medal at Youth Kickboxing World Championship
Competing in the +70 kg category at the championship held in Italy, national athlete Hilal Bayhan from Denizli faced her Greek opponent in the final and became the world runner-up.
At the Youth Kickboxing World Championship held in Italy with the participation of 74 countries, national athlete Hilal Bayhan from Denizli won the silver medal by securing the title of world runner-up in the +70 kg category.
Championship Details and Participation
The Youth Kickboxing World Championship, held in Italy between September 18-27, 2026, saw the participation of 3,702 athletes from 74 countries.
General Success Record of the National Team
In the organization, the Turkish National Team achieved significant success with a total of 42 medals, comprising 10 gold, 11 silver, and 21 bronze medals.
The Difficult Journey to the Final
Hilal Bayhan, a national athlete from Denizli representing Doruk Sports Club, advanced to the final by defeating her opponents from Venezuela, Bulgaria, and the United Kingdom respectively in the +70 kg category.
Final Bout and Medal
Competing against her Greek opponent in the final match of the championship, Bayhan claimed the silver medal at the end of the bout.
A Historical First for Denizli
With this significant achievement, Hilal Bayhan went down in records as the first athlete from Denizli to play in a final at the World Kickboxing Championship.
Congratulatory Message from Authorities
Provincial Director of Youth and Sports Süleyman Erdoğan congratulated national athlete Hilal Bayhan and her coaches, wishing them success for the future.