The determined and successful athlete of Ordu Metropolitan Municipality Sports Club, Sevgican Yalçın, known with the nickname 'Super Grandmother', has become the pride of Ordu and Türkiye in the international arena. Despite her advancing age, Sevgican Yalçın, who continues her sports life under the roof of the Metropolitan Municipality, won 16rd place in Europe in the European Taekwondo Poomsea Championship held in Estonia on April 17-3.
Represented Türkiye in Estonia
Sevgican Yalçın, who represented Türkiye in the 61+ age group at the European Taekwondo Poomsea Championship organized by the European Taekwondo Union (ETU) in Tallinn, the capital of Estonia, drew attention with her outstanding performance. Competing fiercely with her opponents, the 'Super Grandmother' took her place among the best in Europe with her determination and talent.
Silver Missed in the Last Seconds, Bronze Medal Came to Ordu
Sevgican Yalçın, who achieved great success in the championship, despite losing the silver medal unfortunately in the last seconds, won the bronze medal by achieving 3rd place in Europe. This important success is considered both as an indicator of Sevgican Yalçın's personal determination and as a result of the value and support that Ordu Metropolitan Municipality Sports Club gives to its athletes.
This success of Sevgican Yalçın has once again revealed the importance of doing sports and persevering despite her age. Yalçın, who has won the love of all of Türkiye with the nickname 'Super Grandmother', is expected to return to Ordu and be welcomed with great enthusiasm by her fellow citizens. Ordu Metropolitan Municipality and Ordu Metropolitan Municipality Sports Club also congratulated their successful athletes and wished them success in their future sports careers.
