Eastern Mediterranean University’s (EMU) registered athlete Ada Kafa continues to attract attention with her outstanding performances in the selection trials for the Turkish National Team’s Olympic development squad. Having previously achieved the qualifying standard for the European Championships, the young athlete added another significant accomplishment to her record by becoming the Türkiye U18 Champion at the Türkiye U18 Balkan Championships Trials and the Olympic Squad Selection Competitions held on 16–17 June. Through the results she achieved at the event, Kafa also surpassed the qualifying standard for the World Championships, further extending her impressive run of success.
Winning the 800-meter event with a time of 2:08.41 at the Türkiye U18 Balkan Championships Trials and Olympic Squad Selections, Ada Kafa secured the title of Türkiye U18 Champion and delivered a performance that offers great promise for future competitions. Continuing her preparations at the training camp in İzmir under the guidance of her coach, Hasan Maydon, the young athlete is progressing steadily toward her goals.
Ada Kafa is set to compete at the Türkiye U20 Championships in Eskişehir on 23 June and at an international competition in France on 28 June. Among her primary goals are earning a place at the U18 European Championships, to be held in July, and the U20 World Championships in the United States.
Congratulations Message from EMU Rector Prof. Dr. Hasan Kılıç
Issuing a congratulatory message regarding the young athlete’s achievements, EMU Rector Prof. Dr. Hasan Kılıç stated that Ada Kafa’s accomplishments are a source of great pride and emphasized that the University will continue to support young athletes in their pursuit of international success. In his message, Prof. Dr. Kılıç remarked:
“As the Eastern Mediterranean University family, we are following with great pride and joy the outstanding achievements of our athlete, Ada Kafa. At such a young age, Ada has represented both our country and our University in the best possible manner, serving as an inspiration to young people through her determination, discipline, and perseverance.
These historic accomplishments on the international stage represent not only an individual triumph but also a powerful demonstration of what can be achieved through hard work, dedication, and belief. Ada’s remarkable performance is also a tangible reflection of Eastern Mediterranean University’s commitment to sports and to the development of young talents.
On this occasion, I would like to extend my heartfelt congratulations to our valued athlete Ada Kafa, her coach at EMU, Hasan Maydon, whose contribution to her success has been invaluable, and her family for their unwavering support. We have full confidence that Ada will continue to achieve new successes in all the competitions she will participate in during the coming period.
As the Eastern Mediterranean University family, we will always stand by Ada Kafa and support her journey. I wish her a sporting career filled with success and thank her for the pride and inspiration she has brought to all of us.”