Fatmagül Çevik from MAKÜ became the European Champion

Fatmagül Çevik, a national weightlifter and a 3rd-year student in the Coaching Department of the Faculty of Sports Sciences at Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University (MAKÜ), representing Turkey at the U23 European Weightlifting Championship held in Durrës, Albania, reached the top of Europe with her achievements and sang our National Anthem.

The successful athlete, who competed in the +86 kilogram category, lifted 109 kilograms in the snatch and 137 kilograms in the clean and jerk. Reaching a total of 246 kilograms, Fatmagül Çevik made a significant achievement as the European champion with this performance.

Preparing for the championship under the guidance of her coach Ferit Şen, Çevik not only added another significant success to her career but also made Turkey proud on the international stage.

Congratulations message from Rector Dalgar

MAKÜ Rector Prof. Dr. Hüseyin Dalgar congratulated the national athlete Fatmagül Çevik and her coach Ferit Şen for becoming the European champion.

Rector Dalgar stated that the achievements of university students in national and international sports organizations are commendable, expressing that Fatmagül Çevik’s European championship is an important indicator of disciplined work, determination, and perseverance. Rector Dalgar congratulated the national athlete and her coach and wished them continued success.