Üsküdar University achieved yet another great success in the Turkey Universities Kickboxing and Unilig Muay Thai Championship. In the competition, which saw the participation of nearly 70 universities and over 400 athletes, the athletes represented Üsküdar University. Three athletes who successfully represented Üsküdar University in the Turkey Universities Kickboxing and Unilig Muay Thai Championship held in Mersin continued their training with Coach Harun Yavuz. The athletes won 6 medals in both competitions, securing Turkey's second place as a team. The athletes, who achieved great success in the championship, visited Üsküdar University Founding Rector, Psychiatrist Prof. Dr. Nevzat Tarhan.
The visit, held in the Üsküdar University Central Campus Senate Hall, was attended by Üsküdar University Head of Health, Culture and Sports (SKS) Department Özcan Demir, SKS Department Deputy Manager Kenan Karagöz, and SKS Manager Responsible for Clubs Sadık Paksoy.
Üsküdar University Kickboxing and Unilig Muay Thai Teams achieved another great success in the Championship held in Mersin between February 15-23. The athletes represented Üsküdar University by winning first, second, and third places in both branches.
6 Medals in Both Competitions…
In the Kickboxing Turkey Championship held between February 15-18, Tuğba Uzun became Turkey Champion in 70 kg Full Contact. Rümeysa Sultan Yalçınkaya finished 2nd in Turkey in 52 kg K-1, while Yaren Çınar finished 3rd in Turkey in 70 kg K-1.
In the Muay Thai Turkey Championship held between February 19-23, Tuğba Uzun became Turkey Champion in 71 kg. Yaren Çınar finished 2nd in Turkey in 75 kg, while Rümeysa Sultan Yalçınkaya finished 3rd in Turkey in 54 kg.
They Visited Prof. Dr. Nevzat Tarhan
The athletes who placed in the championship visited Üsküdar University Founding Rector, Psychiatrist Prof. Dr. Nevzat Tarhan.
Kenan Karagöz: “We Became the Only Foundation University to Enter Among State Universities”
Kenan Karagöz, Deputy Manager of Üsküdar University Health, Culture and Sports Department, spoke about the athletes' outstanding success and the support given to them. Karagöz said; “In a competition involving nearly 70 universities and over 400 athletes during this period, our athletes represented us very well within the framework of sportsmanship. As a team, Üsküdar University became Turkey's second. This is a very important, very valuable achievement for us. We became the only foundation university to enter among state universities. The tournaments were held consecutively at Mersin University. Our students know and are aware of the support provided by our university. It is a great pride that our three athletes won six medals. We have two gold, two silver, and two bronze medals.”
Prof. Dr. Nevzat Tarhan: “The Most Beautiful Sport Starts in the Brain”
Üsküdar University Founding Rector, Psychiatrist Prof. Dr. Nevzat Tarhan, provided information to the athletes on psychological resilience. Tarhan stated; “Sport makes the brain secrete endorphin hormone. The endorphin hormone has two properties: one is its pain-relieving property, and the other is its ability to provide comfort. Endorphin is secreted during exercise. It is a beneficial thing, of course, protecting many young people from turning to harmful paths. It protects from many negative things. The most beautiful sport starts in the brain. The organ that performs sports is actually the brain, not the arms or legs. If the brain believes, the organs obey it. The most important feature of the human brain is its ability to think long-term. If a person can think 'What will happen five years from now, ten years from now? What will happen at the end of life? What kind of mark will the work I do leave behind? What will it bring me in terms of material and spiritual gain?', then they are filled with peace. Adding meaning to one's work gives a person peace. If that meaning is not added, it becomes merely a temporary thing. If a person who can surpass themselves can do something for themselves, for society, for the world, then it becomes lasting happiness.”