Record Achievement in Traditional Turkish Archery from Okçular Vakfı Athletes We Sponsor

Okçular Vakfı athletes Şebnem Saliha Çakıroğlu and Fatih Yıldız, sponsored by Safi Çorum Şeker, achieved significant success with their placings in traditional Turkish archery distance competitions held in Erzincan.

In the national distance archery competitions organized by the Traditional Turkish Archery Federation in Erzincan, Okçular Vakfı athletes Şebnem Saliha Çakıroğlu and Fatih Yıldız drew attention with their long-distance shots.

Şebnem Saliha Çakıroğlu achieved a shot of 512 meters and 40 centimeters, reaching 509 meters and 87 centimeters in the unlimited draw women's category. Çakıroğlu, who has been interested in traditional Turkish archery for about 11 years, expressed her satisfaction with the results, stating that exceeding 500 meters has long been among her goals.

Another prominent result from the competitions came from Fatih Yıldız. Yıldız surpassed the previous world record of 635 meters with his shot of 643 meters and 72 centimeters in the unlimited draw category.

These results achieved by the athletes highlight the level reached in distance archery in traditional Turkish archery, and once again demonstrate the importance of disciplined work and consistent effort.

Traditional Turkish Archery: A Cultural Heritage Beyond Sport

Traditional Turkish archery, in addition to its sporting aspect, holds significant heritage value by keeping Turkish history and culture alive. Athletes active in this field contribute to the transmission of a deep-rooted tradition to future generations along with the success they achieve in competitions.

As Safi Çorum Şeker, we are proud of the achievements of the Okçular Vakfı athletes we sponsor; we congratulate Şebnem Saliha Çakıroğlu and Fatih Yıldız, and wish them continued success.

We hope that sporting successes fueled by tradition will continue to increase.