The coaching staffs of the Turkish women's national wrestling team and men's national wrestling team are focused on earning an Olympic berth in the upcoming European qualifiers for the Paris Olympics.
Qualifying will be held from Friday to Sunday in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan.
After completing their preparations at the Mersinli Ahmet Echitim Komplexi Sports Complex in Istanbul, the Crescent Star athletes will compete for an Olympic spot in the European Qualifiers, which begin on Friday.
Greco-Roman Wrestling National Team Technical Director Nazmi Avrka, National Team Director Cenk Yldem and Women's Team Technical Director Efraim Kahraman made a special statement to Demiroren News Agency (DHA) before leaving for Baku. did.
Nazmi Avrka expressed the team's goal of qualifying for the Olympics with a full team.
He said the quota matches in Baku will begin with the participation of four weight classes.
Abulka said if the team fails to secure a spot in Baku, it will try to get a spot in Istanbul, where countries from all over the world will participate.
But Abulka hopes he doesn't have to rely on Istanbul because his ultimate goal is the Olympics.
He also highlighted the team's recent success at the European Championships and expressed confidence in winning gold at the Olympics.
Cenk Yildem also echoed Avruza, highlighting the team's achievements and goals during the Olympic qualification.
The team includes European and world champions and is aiming to secure additional Olympic spots.
Ildem emphasized the team's strength and determination to compete in multiple weight classes.
He also praised the support of government officials and federation presidents.
Ephraim Karaman, technical director of the women's team, spoke about the team's preparations for the European qualification.
They have completed their camp in Bol and are continuing training with 10 players in Sariel.
Karaman also emphasized his goal of securing spots for four athletes in Baku and aiming for gold at the Paris Olympics.
He expressed confidence in the team's ability to succeed, citing its past performance and the motivation it provides.
Karaman also highlighted the growth of women's wrestling in recent years and expressed hope for the team's future success.
He also talked about the situation of national wrestler Yasemin Adal Yijit, who has recovered from his injury, and his expectations for the Baku Games.
Although she missed the previous World Championships and missed out on a spot, she showed what she is capable of by winning her seventh European Championship.
Kahraman also mentioned his high expectations for other players such as Elvira, Zeynep and Kadrije, who he hopes will perform well and secure additional spots in various weight classes.
