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Yusuf Meydan scores big as Türkiye’s para-table tennis champion

Yusuf Meydan scores big as Türkiye’s para-table tennis champion

Twelve-year-old Yusuf Meydan from Van, who lives with bodily disabilities, started his desk tennis journey beneath his trainer, in the end attaining the title of Turkish champion in his debut event.

Meydan, born with one leg shorter than the opposite within the Şemsibey Mahallesi of Tuşba district, noticed his life change when his bodily training trainer, Hatip Bulut, found his expertise final yr and launched him to desk tennis.

Improving his abilities with coaching classes on a desk arrange within the college hall, Meydan determined to compete to pursue a profitable profession in tennis, overcoming obstacles.

After a rigorous preparation interval together with his trainer, Meydan managed to win first place in his first competitors, the Turkish Special Individuals Table Tennis Championship, held in Karabük on March 21.

Setting an instance to different college students at college, Meydan goals to realize worldwide success by carrying the nationwide workforce jersey.

Yusuf Meydan instructed Anadolu Agency (AA) that he began taking part in desk tennis with the steering of his academics, saying, “I noticed my friends playing table tennis constantly at school which I liked. Later, when my teachers discovered my talent, we started training tirelessly. I bought a racket and practiced at home to improve myself. Whenever my lessons ended, I joined the course and continued my training. In short, I trained wherever and whenever I could find the time.”

Confident in his desk tennis prowess, Meydan expressed gratitude for the belief positioned in him by his household and academics.

Becoming the Turkish champion, he fulfilled his promise and returned to his hometown with pleasure.

His final objective is to develop into a bodily training trainer and be a part of the nationwide workforce, impressed to coach different college students, because of the help of his academics.

Physical training trainer Hatip Bulut shared his pleasure in growing college students’ athletic talents, highlighting his pleasure in guiding scholar Meydan into the world of sports activities.

Observing Meydan’s eager curiosity in desk tennis, Bulut nurtured his expertise regardless of preliminary challenges resulting from his bodily situation.

Training within the college hall, Meydan’s involvement in desk tennis not solely improved his bodily talents but additionally boosted his confidence and social abilities.

His success in metropolis rankings and subsequent triumph on the Turkish championship in Karabük showcased Meydan’s perseverance and expertise.

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