CAIRO, EGYPT – Eray Şamdan, a Turkish national athlete whose family hails from Ardahan and who resides in Gebze, Kocaeli, has achieved a monumental success by winning First Place and the Gold Medal at the World Karate Championship in Egypt. Şamdan's victory has filled the nation with immense pride, especially in his hometown of Gebze and his family's ancestral city of Ardahan.
🌟 Gold Medal Haul Swells National Pride
Competing fiercely against the world’s best in Cairo, Eray Şamdan secured the top spot on the podium, hoisting the Turkish flag high. This Gold Medal triumph marks one of the most significant achievements in the young national athlete's career.
🏡 From Ardahan Roots to Global Glory in Gebze
It has been learned that the family of the Kocaeli-born national athlete, who pursues his career in Gebze, originally migrated from Ardahan to Gebze many years ago. This accomplishment not only highlights Şamdan’s dedication but also brings international recognition to both Gebze, where he trained and lives, and Ardahan, his family's origin.
Eray Şamdan's success serves as a major inspiration for young athletes and continues to be a moment of great celebration across Turkey.
