Fatma Rana Gökçe Sets Her Sights on a Medal at the World Championship

National gymnast Fatma Rana Gökçe has set her new goal as winning a medal at the world championship. Starting gymnastics at the age of six on her family's guidance, the athlete has won 2 gold medals, as well as many silver and bronze medals, at competitions in Türkiye.

She has also achieved notable results on the international stage. Fatma Rana placed 14th in the individual category at last year's World Championship and 11th in the individual category at this year's European Championship, while she finished 5th in synchro. The national athlete wants to win medals in both the individual and synchronized trampoline events in the 13 to 14 age women's stars category.

Trampoline Gymnastics National Team Coach Berat Demir said he has been working with the athlete for 8 years. Demir noted that they have been carrying out an intensive preparation program for the past 3 months, saying they have focused on technique, conditioning and competition series. He added that they are shaping the training program by studying the movements of rival athletes.

According to Demir, the primary goal is to make it into the top 8 athletes. It was stated that if they reach the final, they will compete for a medal. Fatma Rana explained that the trampoline routine consists of two passes and that 10 compulsory movements must be completed in the first pass. Expressing her pride in wearing the national team uniform, the athlete said that competing for her country motivates her greatly.