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<\/p>\nTurkish Boxing Federation President Suat Hekimo\u011flu says Turkish boxing is laying firm foundations for the future, with grassroots tournaments now serving as the launchpad for the nation\u2019s next generation of Olympic contenders.<\/p>\n
Speaking at the Turkish Individual Boxing Championships in Kocaeli\u2019s Dar\u0131ca district, Hekimo\u011flu told Anadolu Agency (AA) that the federation has embraced a more inclusive and long-term vision, focused not only on elite success but on building depth across all age groups.<\/p>\n
After a week of intense competition, Hekimo\u011flu praised both athletes and coaches for their efforts, underlining the importance of the work done behind the scenes.<\/p>\n
He also extended thanks to Dar\u0131ca Mayor Muzaffer B\u0131y\u0131k, noting that local support played a key role in staging a tournament of such scale and quality.<\/p>\n
\u201cThese young athletes have fought hard for a week. They deserve recognition,\u201d Hekimo\u011flu said. \u201cThe coaches who raised them and brought them here deserve just as much credit.\u201d<\/p>\n
Hekimo\u011flu described the championship as a critical step toward the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, stressing that today\u2019s youth competitions are shaping tomorrow\u2019s national team.<\/p>\n
\u201cThese tournaments are the infrastructure of 2028,\u201d he said. \u201cThis year and next year\u2019s championships will produce athletes who will represent T\u00fcrkiye at European, world and Olympic level. That\u2019s why this event is extremely valuable.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cOur foundation is strong\u201d<\/p>\n
Hekimo\u011flu reaffirmed the federation\u2019s commitment to supporting established stars such as Busenaz S\u00fcrmeneli, Buse Naz \u00c7ak\u0131ro\u011flu, Esra Y\u0131ld\u0131z Kahraman and Hatice Akba\u015f, while placing equal emphasis on emerging talent rising through the ranks.<\/p>\n
\u201cTurkish boxing has a strong foundation,\u201d he said. \u201cWe showed the first signs of this at the Islamic Solidarity Games, where we competed with our second and third teams and still became team champions. That success proves the depth of our system.\u201d<\/p>\n
He also pointed to recent youth achievements, including Esmanur Yurtsever\u2019s title at the Under-15 European Championships, alongside promising names such as P\u0131nar Benek.<\/p>\n
According to Hekimo\u011flu, the presence of role models is accelerating development among younger athletes.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s not just our four Olympic women,\u201d he said. \u201cThe athletes coming up are watching their older sisters and growing with them. In boxing, observation is crucial. If a young boxer watches closely, she can reach the same level.\u201d<\/p>\n
Hekimo\u011flu concluded by saying the federation is confident it is moving in the right direction and remains fully committed to strengthening Turkish boxing at every level.<\/p>\n
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