In the 8th International Türkiye Open Kickboxing Championship organised in cooperation with the World Association of Kickboxing Organisations (WAKO) and the Turkish Kickboxing Federation, Erzurum Technical University (ETU) Faculty of Sports Sciences academic staff, who fought on behalf of Erzurum Metropolitan Municipality Youth Sports Club, Dr. Res. Asst. Cebrail Gençoğlu won the gold medal.

Cebrail Gençoğlu, who entered the ring in the 63 kg category at the championship held at İstanbul TÜYAP Fair and Congress Centre between 7-21 May 2023 with the participation of more than 3500 athletes from 46 countries, defeated his Hungarian rival George Szaraz in the final and  brought the gold medal to Erzurum.

Speaking after the competition, Cebrail Gençoğlu stating that he was very happy he said:” We won another championship with a clear conscience. With the medal we won, we were entitled to participate in the Senior World Kickboxing Championship, which will be held in Portugal between 17-21 November 2023. By making the best use of the upcoming process, we will raise our flag this year and have the whole world listen to our National Anthem."

Congratulating Gençoğlu, ETU President Prof. Dr. Bülent Çakmak: “Our teacher Cebrail continues his success in the academy as well as in the rings. He makes us proud in every championship. Our expectations of him are increasing day by day. I believe that he will return from the championship to be held in Portugal with the best results and will once again make us feel the happiness he had before. He stated: On this occasion, I congratulate him and his technical team and wish them success.”

Corporate Communication and Promotion Directorate 24.05.2023