Türkiye has qualified for the 2025 UCI Para-Cycling Road World Championships

This achievement in paracycling has drawn attention as a significant result of the Turkish Cycling Federation's strategic approach to encouraging individuals with disabilities to participate in sports. Athletes, who will be competing at the World Championships for the first time, continue their preparations with the goal of representing Türkiye in the best possible way.

Turkey has earned representation in the Paracycling World Championships in the C2 and C3 categories for men and the C4 category for women. Among national athletes in the paracycling world road cycling rankings, Abdulkadir Özoğul is ranked 46th in the C2 category, Fırat Uğur is ranked 53rd in the C3 category, and Kübra Dere is ranked 13th in the C4 category.

Emin Müftüoğlu: "This success in the first year of paracycling builds a strong future."

Emin Müftüoğlu, President of the Turkish Cycling Federation, commented on the achievement: "Receiving a World Championship spot in our first year in paracycling is a source of pride for both our community and our country. This achievement is one of the most concrete examples of individuals with disabilities contributing more strongly to life through sports. This step taken in paracycling is a strong reflection of our Federation's vision of providing access to sports for individuals with disabilities and advancing them to international success. As the Turkish Cycling Federation, we are committed not only to elite performance but also to creating an inclusive and sustainable sports culture. I wholeheartedly congratulate our athletes and technical team. The crescent-and-star jersey will fly proudly in Belgium. As the Turkish Cycling Federation, we are delighted to share this meaningful achievement with the public."

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