National Women's Boxers Aim to Keep Their European Title

The 10 national boxers set to compete in the 23 and Under Women's European Championship, to be held in Croatia between November 14 and 25, are nearing the end of their preparations. The national team finished second as a team at the European Championship in 2024, and won the European title last year.

National team coach Muhammet Ali Keskin told an Anadolu Agency reporter that they had gone through an intensive training camp period. Saying the athletes are in very good condition, Keskin said they aim to be champions again this year and that second place would not satisfy them. Noting that Russia is in very good form, Keskin said they would do their best and expect medals in all weight categories.

Keskin stressed that the 23 and under category is an important transition stage between youth and senior levels. He said that some athletes competing in both categories increases the team's experience and performance.

National boxer Zeynep Şener said they had prepared very well for the championship, saying, "Our goal, God willing, is to become champions. We worked very hard. We prepared in a very strong way." Yonca Gül Yılmaz said they had held three training camps as part of their preparations for the championship. Yılmaz said she wants the team to become champions and to return with a medal, representing their country in the best possible way.