Salih Yusuf Yazıcı, who became the European Champion by winning the gold medal in the U20 European Wrestling Championship held in Skopje, the capital of Macedonia, was welcomed with enthusiasm in his hometown.
Salih Yusuf Yazıcı, who grew up in Bilecik and continued his wrestling career at Kayseri Şeker Sports Club, became the European Champion by winning the gold medal in the 72 kilogram 'Greco-Roman Style' category of the U20 European Wrestling Championship. European Champion Salih Yusuf Yazıcı, who made Türkiye and his hometown Bilecik very proud, was welcomed with great enthusiasm by his citizens in Başköy, with the organization of Kayıboyu District Headman Salih Yıldız, upon his return to his hometown. Then, a sacrifice was made for the champion Salih Yusuf Yazıcı, who was brought to his father's house in Kayıboyu District, accompanied by a vehicle convoy, and the residents and loved ones of the neighborhood welcomed him with great enthusiasm.
"Raising our flag with red stars to the sky and singing our National Anthem were very indescribable and beautiful feelings."
Salih Yusuf Yazıcı, the European Champion, said in his statement to the İHA reporter, "I became the European champion in the Greco-Roman U20 European Championship held in Skopje, Macedonia. Raising our flag with red stars to the sky and singing our National Anthem were very indescribable, very nice feelings. When I returned to my hometown, my headman, my family and the residents of the neighborhood welcomed me very well. I would like to thank all of them. Thank you very much." - BİLECİK