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Turkish Boxers Return With Record 10 Medals From European Championships

Turkey finished second behind Russia at the first combined European Boxing Championships in Bulgaria, winning four gold, one silver and five bronze medals.

Sources: Adapostası Gazetesi, Haber7, Habertürk, Uşak Haber Gazetesi4 sources ↓|· 1 min read
Turkish Boxers Return With Record 10 Medals From European Championships
Photo: Adapostası Gazetesi

KEY POINTS

  • Turkey won 10 medals (4 gold, 1 silver, 5 bronze) at the 2026 European Boxing Championships in Bulgaria
  • The team finished second overall behind Russia in the first combined men's and women's edition
  • Boxers arrived at Sabiha Gökçen Airport on September 26 to a flower-bearing welcome
  • Busenaz Sürmeneli highlighted the result as a stepping stone toward the 2028 Olympics
  • Sürmeneli described overcoming a confidence crisis after recent losses with team support

Turkish national boxers arrived at Istanbul's Sabiha Gökçen Airport on September 26 after competing in the 2026 European Boxing Championships held in Bulgaria. The team secured a historic total of 10 medals, comprising four gold, one silver and five bronze. This result placed Turkey second in the overall combined standings behind Russia.

Gold medalist Busenaz Sürmeneli addressed the waiting crowd, expressing pride in the team's performance and framing the result as a positive indicator for the 2028 Olympic cycle. She thanked her teammates, coaches and the federation for their support throughout the tournament.

“You can never beat someone who never gives up.”

— Busenaz Sürmeneli

Sürmeneli also spoke candidly about overcoming recent psychological struggles following previous defeats, including a loss at the World Championships in Liverpool. She credited captain Busenaz Çakıroğlu, her coaches and federation officials for helping her regain confidence, repeating her motto that "you can never beat someone who never gives up."

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