The Turkish Down Syndrome futsal nationwide staff, topped twice as European champions, is gearing up with the goal of clinching the gold medal on the upcoming Trisome Games, hailed because the “Olympics for athletes with Down syndrome,” set to happen in Türkiye.
In preparation for the Trisome Games scheduled to be held in Antalya from March 19 to 26 subsequent yr, the nationwide staff underwent coaching in Kocaeli.
Guided by coaches Ibrahim Acar, Uğur Arı, Hüseyin Dağdelen and Ilyas Sarı, the athletes, regardless of dealing with challenges, are decided so as to add the Trisome Games championship medal to their assortment.
Technical director Ibrahim Acar shared with Anadolu Agency (AA) that they secured the European Championship title for the second time in Italy, a supply of immense happiness and pleasure.
The staff’s reception by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan served as a morale enhance, inspiring them to embark on a brand new journey for additional achievements.
Acar emphasised that they’re now in a coaching camp to realize new successes, and the preliminary camp was hosted in Kocaeli as visitors of the Kocaeli Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Tahir Büyükakın.
He said that the preparation for the Trisome Games will progress step-by-step.
Highlighting the staff’s important achievements below the Türkiye Special Athletes Sports Federation, Acar expressed, “We are the shining star of the world, the Down syndrome futsal national team. Hopefully, our goal is the Olympic championship, and we are working at full speed for this. Our children are in very good condition. Every day, we continue with new plans and new studies. Working with these children is both challenging and enjoyable, but we are climbing the stairs upward, keeping success high. That’s why our work continues, both challenging and beautiful.”
Acar identified that their assortment lacks world and Olympic championships and emphasised their dedication to fill these gaps via rigorous coaching.
He emphasised that each the technical staff and athletes wholeheartedly consider in attaining this.
In phrases of sustainability, Acar defined that they’re intently aligned with the “Türkiye Plays Football” mission of the Turkish Football Federation (TFF).
Having participated in leagues and the Turkish Cup earlier, their main purpose is to make sure that the success stays sustainable.
They conduct coaching camps in numerous cities to not solely put together for competitions but additionally to advertise the event of youngsters with Down syndrome and the popularity of futsal in these areas.
Speaking in regards to the broader imaginative and prescient, Acar stated, “We believe that this will spread nationwide in the coming days. As success comes, it becomes easier for us to be heard and accepted. We are in an exemplary position with these children. We work to be an example to the country, to be the voice of children with Down syndrome and to be the voice of our federation.”
Team captain Birkan Dikici expressed his pleasure in turning into the European champions for the second time.
He conveyed that the staff is intensively persevering with its coaching and is set to carry dwelling the gold medal from the Trisome Games, aiming so as to add improvements to their record of achievements.
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