Turkey wins 6 more medals at Youth Olympics in Baku

By Ruslan Rehimov

BAKU, Azerbaijan (AA) - Turkey won six medals including two gold on the fourth day of the 2019 Summer European Youth Olympics Festival in Baku, Azerbaijan.

In men's 55-kilogram final, Turkish judoist Berat Bahadir won the gold medal, defeating Belgium's R. Demets.

Merve Azak also beat Bulgarian judoist Anastasia Balaban and claimed the gold medal in women's 44-kilogram final.

In women's 40-kilogram final, Turkish judoist Muberra Gunes was defeated by Romania's Giorgia-Barbara Haglianu and won the silver medal.

Turkish swimmers also claimed titles at the festival.

Berke Saka finished third, claiming the bronze in men's 200-meter individual medley with 2:03.25.

Men's 4x100-meter freestyle team comprising Batuhan Filiz, Efe Hacisalihoglu, Yigit Aslan and Bora Gulsen bagged the bronze medal with 3:28.09.

Ozlem Becerek won the bronze medal in women’s discus throw final with 53.43 meters.

Turkey has so far collected a total of 15 medals (6 gold, 4 silver, 5 bronze) at the festival.

The 15th edition of the festival will finish on July 27.

*Writing by Muhammed Enes Calli