Berk Esergün Crowned Turkish Champion in Weightlifting

Karatay Belediyespor Club Weightlifting Team athlete Berk Esergün crowned Karatay's sporting success with a gold medal he won at the Turkish Weightlifting Championship.

The Karatay Belediyespor Club Weightlifting Team drew attention with its performance at the Turkish Weightlifting Championship held in Tokat.

Approximately 600 athletes competed in the Recep Yazıcıoğlu Stars, Youth and Seniors Individual Turkish Weightlifting Championship organized by the Turkish Weightlifting Federation between January 27 and February 1, 2026.

Karatay Belediyespor Club Weightlifting Team athlete Berk Esergün achieved a significant success in the competition. Competing in the 79 kg category, the athlete lifted 110 kilograms in the snatch and 155 kilograms in the clean and jerk, reaching a total of 265 kilograms. With this result, Esergün won the gold medal and became the Turkish champion, making his club and Konya proud.

KILCA: KARATAY CONTINUES TO BE A STAR IN SPORTS

Karatay Mayor Hasan Kılca congratulated all athletes who competed in the Turkish Weightlifting Championship and emphasized that they believe Karatay will continue to achieve new successes in all branches of sports.

Kılca said: "We continue our efforts to stand by our young people in every field of sports and to contribute to their development. As Karatay Municipality, we will continue to encourage the youth to engage in sports and to support them throughout their journey of success."