Twelve-year-old Yusuf Meydan from Van, who lives with bodily disabilities, started his desk tennis journey beneath his trainer, in the end reaching the title of Turkish champion in his debut match.
Meydan, born with one leg shorter than the opposite within the Şemsibey Mahallesi of Tuşba district, noticed his life change when his bodily training trainer, Hatip Bulut, found his expertise final yr and launched him to desk tennis.
Improving his expertise with coaching periods on a desk arrange within the college hall, Meydan determined to compete to pursue a profitable profession in tennis, overcoming obstacles.
After a rigorous preparation interval along with his trainer, Meydan managed to win first place in his first competitors, the Turkish Special Individuals Table Tennis Championship, held in Karabük on March 21.
Setting an instance to different college students in school, Meydan goals to realize worldwide success by sporting the nationwide crew jersey.
Yusuf Meydan instructed Anadolu Agency (AA) that he began enjoying desk tennis with the steerage of his lecturers, saying, “I noticed my friends playing table tennis constantly at school which I liked. Later, when my teachers discovered my talent, we started training tirelessly. I bought a racket and practiced at home to improve myself. Whenever my lessons ended, I joined the course and continued my training. In short, I trained wherever and whenever I could find the time.”
Confident in his desk tennis prowess, Meydan expressed gratitude for the belief positioned in him by his household and lecturers.
Becoming the Turkish champion, he fulfilled his promise and returned to his hometown with delight.
His final purpose is to change into a bodily training trainer and be a part of the nationwide crew, impressed to coach different college students, because of the assist of his lecturers.
Physical training trainer Hatip Bulut shared his pleasure in creating college students’ athletic skills, highlighting his delight in guiding scholar Meydan into the world of sports activities.
Observing Meydan’s eager curiosity in desk tennis, Bulut nurtured his expertise regardless of preliminary challenges because of his bodily situation.
Training within the college hall, Meydan’s involvement in desk tennis not solely improved his bodily skills but additionally boosted his confidence and social expertise.
His success in metropolis rankings and subsequent triumph on the Turkish championship in Karabük showcased Meydan’s perseverance and expertise.
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