National wrestler Ahmet Duman continues his preparations for the Kazakhstan World Championship

The national wrestler, who came first in the Mediterranean Games held in August, continues his preparations for the Senior World Championship to be held in Kazakhstan on October 25-November 1 in Kastamonu with his teammates under the supervision of Freestyle Wrestling A National Team Coach Soner Demirtaş.

Ahmet Duman told the AA correspondent that the preparations for the world championship were going very well.

Stating that his life changed when his brother started wrestling, Ahmet said, "I am from Tokat Erbaa. 'A new coach has come to Erbaa.' they said. My brother started going to his wrestling training. After that, I started going. My brother then quit, but I continued. "I have also been a physical education teacher for 3 years." he said.

Explaining his successes in international tournaments, the 26-year-old national wrestler said, "I came second in Europe for youth in 2019, second in the Under-23 World Championship in 2022, and second in the Senior World Championship in 2024. This year, I participated in the European Championship, but I did not get the degree I wanted. Finally, I became the champion in the Mediterranean Games this year." he said.

Stating that he is now preparing for the world championship, Ahmet Duman said:

"We have just come from the Mediterranean Games. We have entered the camp for the world championship. Our preparations are continuing in the best possible way. Our goal is the world championship as always. I hope we will prepare in the best way and participate in the world championship. My weight is 65 kilos and it is the Olympic weight. Our tournament to obtain the Olympic visa will be in 2027. I want to participate in the 2027 World Championship in the best way possible, get our visa there and participate in the 2028 Olympics."