٠٠:٠٢:٥٤Female boxer Busenaz Surmeneli received a hero's welcome home after winning Olympic gold at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, as filmed in Istanbul on Monday.
Crowds of Surmeneli's supporters could be seen holding flowers and Turkish flags as part of the ceremony.
Describing the significance behind her medal, Surmeneli stated said: "There's pain, there are tears, there are difficulties in training. It's all in this medal. My childhood dream is in my hands."
Turkish athletes won a total of 13 medals during the 2020 Olympics, which ended on August 8, marking the most successful games for their country.
Turkey: Olympic boxer Surmeli receives hero's welcome after winning gold
Female boxer Busenaz Surmeneli received a hero's welcome home after winning Olympic gold at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, as filmed in Istanbul on Monday.
Crowds of Surmeneli's supporters could be seen holding flowers and Turkish flags as part of the ceremony.
Describing the significance behind her medal, Surmeneli stated said: "There's pain, there are tears, there are difficulties in training. It's all in this medal. My childhood dream is in my hands."
Turkish athletes won a total of 13 medals during the 2020 Olympics, which ended on August 8, marking the most successful games for their country.
Female boxer Busenaz Surmeneli received a hero's welcome home after winning Olympic gold at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, as filmed in Istanbul on Monday.
Crowds of Surmeneli's supporters could be seen holding flowers and Turkish flags as part of the ceremony.
Describing the significance behind her medal, Surmeneli stated said: "There's pain, there are tears, there are difficulties in training. It's all in this medal. My childhood dream is in my hands."
Turkish athletes won a total of 13 medals during the 2020 Olympics, which ended on August 8, marking the most successful games for their country.