TUSF international achievement awards presented to Rector Fatma Aydın

Berk Can Dereci 12 November 2026, Thursday - 13:49 Updated: 13 November 2026, Friday - 13:50
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OMU received two international achievement awards following gold-medal performances by Yasin Muhittin Can at the FISU World University Championship and Kardelen Demir at the EUSA European Universities Combat Sports Championships.

The international achievement plaques awarded to Ondokuz Mayıs University (OMU) at the 30th anniversary gala of the University Sports Federation of Türkiye (TUSF) in Ankara were presented to Rector Prof. Dr. Fatma Aydın by Secretary General Prof. Dr. Erhan Burak Pancar and Head of the Department of Health, Culture and Sports Lecturer Selman Aslan.

Receiving the awards on behalf of the University, Rector Aydın congratulated the student-athletes who represented OMU in international competitions and thanked the academic and administrative staff who contributed to their achievements.

Two gold medals bring two international achievement awards

OMU received two separate plaques in the “International Achievements” category for gold medals won at competitions organized by the European University Sports Association (EUSA) and the International University Sports Federation (FISU).

The awards recognized the achievements of Yasin Muhittin Can, who became world champion in Muay Thai at the 2026 FISU World University Championship Combat Sports, and Kardelen Demir, who won gold in taekwondo at the EUSA European Universities Combat Sports Championships 2026.

Both student-athletes were also presented with certificates of appreciation at the ceremony in Ankara.

TUSF marks its 30th anniversary

University administrators, student-athletes, and members of the media attended the gala marking the 30th anniversary of TUSF.

Awards were presented in several categories covering areas such as domestic participation, medal rankings, number of athletes, and international gold medals.

In his opening remarks, TUSF President Prof. Dr. Mutlu Türkmen said the continued progress of university sport was the result of the combined efforts of athletes, coaches, and universities.

The ceremony concluded with a traditional seğmen folk dance performance by the Gazi University Folk Dance Ensemble.