Sibel Altınkaya, who secured her spot within the Paris 2024 Olympic Games for desk tennis by way of factors earned on the WTT Star Contender Tournament in Slovenia, is making ready for the competitors alongside her coach and husband, Ufuk Altınkaya, in Adana.
Training on the Table Tennis Hall of the brand new Adana Stadium, the nationwide athlete is aiming for her first Olympic look with hopes of attaining a podium end.
Reflecting on her successes in desk tennis since 2003, Sibel credited a lot of her achievements to her husband, stating: “I’ve achieved various accolades over the years. I’m very happy and proud to have earned an Olympic quota. Working with my husband is truly fulfilling. While at home he’s my husband, in the gym, he’s always my coach. Our goal is to represent our flag in the best possible way at the 2024 Paris Olympics.”
Ufuk Altınkaya, who has been teaching for about 26 years, recalled assembly his spouse Sibel Altınkaya on the 2014 Marmaris Türkiye Championship.
Highlighting her achievements within the Balkan Championships, he emphasised their rigorous coaching routine.
“We train for seven hours daily, focusing on both skills and conditioning. Our sessions are split between morning and evening, with additional conditioning workouts during our Olympic preparation, including group sessions and one-on-one drills,” Altınkaya mentioned.
Expressing satisfaction in his spouse’s self-discipline and success, Altınkaya added: “She’s an incredibly disciplined athlete. She’s achieved Mediterranean Games silver, multiple Balkan Championships, seven consecutive European Championships and various other European honors. Her recent accomplishment of securing an Olympic quota for our country fills us with immense pride. As both a husband and a coach, I’m truly proud of our efforts and the results we’ve achieved.”
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