National boxer Gizem Özer will represent Europe in the intercontinental tournament

In the Papp Cup Tournament to be held tomorrow in Hungary, 5 female and 5 male athletes of different weights from Europe and the Americas will face each other.

Gizem, who was invited to represent the European continent in the 60 kilo category, will face her opponent from the American continent.

National boxer Gizem Özer, who completed her training at Kastamonu Kadıdağı Boxing Camp Training Center, told the AA reporter that she recently participated in the Senior Women's European Boxing Championship held in Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria.

Stating that she returned from the championship with a bronze medal, Gizem said, "I had previously placed second in Europe in the U22 category. It is very valuable for me as it is my first European medal in the senior category. I will fight to change the color of my medal to gold in the next period." he said.

"A great struggle between Europe and America awaits us"

Gizem Özer stated that she was excited to compete in the intercontinental tournament to be held for the first time and explained that she was specially invited to the organization.

Stating that he received an invitation to the tournament 20 days ago, the national athlete said, "A great fight between Europe and America is waiting for us. I will represent Europe in the 60 kilo category. I am continuing my preparations for this. It will be my first experience. I will play a single match with an opponent from the American continent in the tournament. I hope to win that match and get my gold medal and return to my country." he said.

Coach Salim Dalbudak pointed out that Gizem Özer will represent Türkiye and the European continent and said, "Our goal is to return to our country with a good result. Such organizations make the athletes feel more important and special. This is also very important for our athletes. Hopefully, we will return to our country with good luck by achieving a good result." he said.