Hilal Öztürk, a student at Manisa Celal Bayar University Faculty of Sport Sciences and a national judoka, has achieved remarkable success on the international stage.

Representing Türkiye at the 2025 Islamic Solidarity Games held in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, our outstanding athlete triumphed in the Women’s +78 kg category, surpassing all her opponents to claim the gold medal.

Throughout the games, Öztürk drew great attention with her exceptional performance and determined spirit, and in the final match, she demonstrated her technical skill and physical strength, earning her place at the very top of the podium.

Following this proud achievement, Manisa Celal Bayar University Rector Prof. Dr. Rana Kibar shared her congratulations, stating:

“We are immensely proud of our national judoka and distinguished student from the Faculty of Sport Sciences, Hilal Öztürk, for winning the gold medal at the 2025 Islamic Solidarity Games. She has reached the pinnacle of success not only in her sports career but also in her academic journey. I wholeheartedly congratulate her and wish her continued success in future championships.”