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Kickboxer Yiğit Şişman beats Israeli opponent 3-0 to become world champion
Turkish kickboxer Yiğit Şişman won the gold medal in the 57-kilogram category at the Youth World Kickboxing Championships held in Italy from September 18 to 27. Şişman dedicated his first world championship title, secured with a 3-0 victory over his Israeli opponent in the final, to Palestinian children and the Palestinian people.
Turkish kickboxer Yiğit Şişman became world champion in the 57-kilogram category at the Youth World Kickboxing Championships held in Italy.
Şişman faced his Israeli opponent in the final of the tournament, held from September 18 to 27, and secured the first world championship title of his career with a 3-0 victory.
Şişman sends a message to Palestinian children
Şişman said he dedicated the world championship title he won to Palestinian children and the Palestinian people. The Turkish athlete also sent his greetings to the Palestinians.
After the final, Şişman returned to Kastamonu in northern Türkiye and began preparing for new medals without taking a break.
Şişman said facing an Israeli opponent in the final and his goal of becoming world champion increased the pressure on him, adding that he won the bout 3-0.
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