Max Potential athlete Zeynep Zilan Ülgüt won a gold medal in the women's -41kg category at the 2024 Yıldızlar İstanbul Taekwondo Championship.
Competing in front of her home fans at this prestigious event held in Istanbul, Ülgüt defeated all opponents on her way to the final and earned the top step of the podium. That same week, Max Potential won a total of 5 medals at this championship.
Becoming champion in your home city, in front of your own fans, holds a special meaning for every athlete. Ülgüt turned that pressure into strength and gave her opponents no chance.
Continuing her rapid development with the support provided by Max Potential, Ülgüt is taking confident steps toward her goal of competing in the 2032 Olympic Games.
