National athlete Yiğit Şişman welcomed with enthusiasm in Kastamonu
The national athlete, who won a gold medal by defeating all his opponents 3-0 at the organization in Italy, was welcomed with flags in his hometown.
National athlete Yiğit Şişman, who won the gold medal by defeating his Israeli opponent in the final at the Kickboxing World Championship held in Italy, was welcomed by an enthusiastic crowd in his hometown of Kastamonu.
The Road to the World Championship
National athlete Yiğit Şişman won the gold medal by leaving his opponents behind at the Kickboxing World Championship held in Italy.
Flawless Score in the Final and Before
Şişman advanced to the final by defeating his Chinese, Slovenian, and Uzbek opponents with 3-0 scores respectively throughout the championship. The young athlete secured the world championship by beating his Israeli opponent 3-0 in the final match as well.
Important Achievements in His Career
Yiğit Şişman, who has 8 Turkish championships and 1 European runner-up title in his career, had previously achieved success by becoming the world third place in the Muay Thai branch in 2025.
Emotional Welcome at Kastamonu Airport
Returning to his hometown Kastamonu after the championship, the national athlete was welcomed at the airport by his family, relatives, political party representatives, and citizens.
While the young athlete was carried on shoulders amidst flowers, Turkish flags, and applause, his mother Seyhan and father İmdat Şişman experienced emotional moments.
Statements Full of Gratitude and Pride
Yiğit Şişman's coach Bekir Bakari Shukakidze expressed great pride in the success achieved by his athlete and recounted the championship process, while the Şişman family also thanked everyone who supported them.