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Türkiye crowned European taekwondo champions for 3rd consecutive time

Türkiye became the champion at the European Taekwondo Championships by winning 8 medals 3 gold, 2 silver and 3 bronze. Munich, Germany, May 14, 2026. (IHA Photo)
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Türkiye became the champion at the European Taekwondo Championships by winning 8 medals 3 gold, 2 silver and 3 bronze. Munich, Germany, May 14, 2026. (IHA Photo)
May 15, 2026 11:40 AM GMT+03:00

Türkiye has once again asserted its dominance in European taekwondo, securing the overall team title at the European Taekwondo and Para Taekwondo Championships held in Munich. With this result, Türkiye became the European champion for the third consecutive edition of the competition following titles in 2022, 2024, and 2026.

The national team concluded the championship with a total of 22 medals, including six gold, four silver, and 12 bronze, demonstrating consistent success across both taekwondo and para taekwondo events.

Strong finish on final day

On the concluding day of the competition, Turkish athletes added five medals, comprising one gold and four bronze.

Elif Sude Akgul claimed the gold medal in the women’s 49 kg category, becoming the European champion. In the +73 kg division, Nafia Kus Aydin secured a bronze medal.

Türkiye reached the top of Europe for the third consecutive time, following its victories in 2022 and 2024. Munich, Germany, May 14, 2026. (IHA Photo)
Türkiye reached the top of Europe for the third consecutive time, following its victories in 2022 and 2024. Munich, Germany, May 14, 2026. (IHA Photo)

In para taekwondo events, Adem Arda Ozkul, Osman Erturk, and Fatma Nur Yoldas each earned bronze medals in their respective weight categories.

Türkiye finished the taekwondo segment of the championships with three gold, two silver, and three bronze medals, topping the overall standings. In para taekwondo, the national team also delivered a strong performance, adding further medals to its overall tally.

Continued European supremacy

With this latest achievement, Türkiye:

  • Secured the European team title for the third consecutive time
  • Won the overall team championship for the ninth time in European Championship history
  • Extended its historical lead in total gold medals at European taekwondo championships

Türkiye’s cumulative gold medal count at the European championships now stands at 66, surpassing Spain’s 64, further strengthening its position as the most successful nation in the competition’s history.

May 15, 2026 11:40 AM GMT+03:00
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