European Bronze Medalist Student Samet Yaman Visits Rector Prof. Dr. Erol Yaşar

Samet Yaman, a student at our University's Vocational School of Technical Sciences and European bronze medalist at the European Universities Kickboxing Championship, along with his coach, Dr. Gizem Akarsu Taşman from the Faculty of Sport Sciences, paid a visit to our Rector, Prof. Dr. Erol Yaşar, and Vice Rector Prof. Dr. Mehmet Çağrı Çetin. The visit was also attended by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sertaç Göktaş, Director of the Vocational School of Technical Sciences.

Competing in the European Universities Kickboxing Championship organized by the European University Sports Association (EUSA) in Tirana, Albania, between September 12–17, 2026, Samet Yaman secured third place in Europe following a standout performance. This achievement holds special distinction as our University’s first-ever international medal in the kickboxing discipline.

Pride of the First International Medal

During the meeting, which featured discussions on the tournament progression and matches, Samet Yaman and coach Dr. Gizem Akarsu Taşman expressed their gratitude to Rector Prof. Dr. Erol Yaşar, Vice Rector Prof. Dr. Mehmet Çağrı Çetin, and the University administration for the ongoing support provided throughout the competition cycle. Both sides voiced their pride in the University’s successful representation on national and international stages, underlining that this first international kickboxing medal marks a prestigious milestone for the institution.

Full Support for the 2027 Championship in Spain

Congratulating Samet Yaman and coach Dr. Gizem Akarsu Taşman, Rector Prof. Dr. Erol Yaşar highlighted the importance of the University’s presence on international platforms. Emphasizing that institutional support for student-athletes and coaching staff will remain a priority, Prof. Dr. Yaşar stated that all necessary resources will be provided during preparations for the upcoming European Universities Kickboxing Championship to be held in Spain in 2027. Vice Rector Prof. Dr. Mehmet Çağrı Çetin also noted that the achievements of student-athletes representing the University in international arenas carry tremendous institutional value.

Aiming for Greater Achievements

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sertaç Göktaş, Director of the Vocational School of Technical Sciences, underscored the high priority the school places on fostering both the academic and athletic growth of its students, extending his best wishes for Yaman's continued success alongside coach Dr. Gizem Akarsu Taşman. Expressing their pride in representing the University internationally, the bronze-medalist athlete and his coach affirmed that they will maintain their training momentum without interruption to target even higher honors at the championship in Spain.

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