IGU athlete Kübra Kocakuş became the Türkiye champion in Muaythai!

Halil Durna U23 and Elite Seniors Muaythai Türkiye Championship organized by the Turkish Muaythai Federation was held between 11-16 April 2025 at Antalya Gymnasium. Kübra Kocakuş, an athlete of Istanbul Gelisim University Sports Club, won the title of Turkish Champion with her impressive performance in the Elite Women's A Class 60 kg category by adding a new one to the Muaythai achievements, also known as Thai Boxing, which is a fighting sport, in the championship attended by many athletes from all over Türkiye.

“I want to represent our country and our university in the best way possible”

The national athlete, who made statements after the championship, said, "I became the champion of Türkiye at the Turkish Muaythai Championship held in Antalya this year. My goal is to win the title of world champion again at the World Championship, which will be held from 22-31 May. Then, as the champion in the World Games in China and the Islamic Games to be held in Riyadh, where I have the right to participate with a special quota, I want to represent our country and our university in the best way. I would also like to thank our IGU Board of Trustees Abdulkadir Gayretli, our Rector Prof. Bahri Şahin, Sports Club President Asst. Prof. Uğur Caba.''


 
Aiming for new sporting achievements

Istanbul Gelisim University takes important steps in many areas from infrastructure to organization in order to contribute to the development of sports and to support young athletes to achieve success in the national and international arena. IGU, which uses all its facilities to raise athletes as both academically and athletically equipped individuals, aims to increase university sports success by continuing to encourage and support its athletes who stand out with their achievements.