World Capoeira Championship

Representing Turkey at the World Capoeira Championship, the Axé Capoeira team finished 3rd overall with 1 gold, 3 silver and 3 bronze medals. In children’s category 2, Dilan Güneş took 1st, Aylin Korkmaz 2nd, and Damla Talun and Sümeyra Yıldız 3rd; in women’s category 1, Melike Akdoğan took 2nd; in men’s category 1, Murat Çepel took 3rd; and in men’s category 2, Ferhat Atakul took 2nd. More than 200 competitors from over 30 countries took part, with some of the world’s most famous mestres on the jury and refereeing panel. Congratulations to our whole team and our coaches, who had our national anthem played and our flag raised. We also thank the Hacettepe University Rectorate and AYVETSAN general manager Mr. Sadık Ekinci for standing by our team.