Kerem Kamal, a wrestler for Turkey and the current gold medalist at the European Championships, is determined to defend his crown in the upcoming competition.
The national wrestler stated his passionate desire to win the gold medal at the upcoming European Championship, which will be held in Croatia between April 17 and 23. He made this statement in an interview with Anadolu Agency (AA).
Kerem Kamal, who will participate in the upcoming championships at the 60-kilogram weight class in Greco-Roman style, has said he is well-prepared for the contest.
“I am in good spirits. Our preparatory period has been productive, and I have dedicated myself to refining my technique and addressing shortcomings. As the reigning European champion, my goal is to defend my title in 2023, not just once, but to establish a lasting legacy of consecutive victories. I aspire to set a new precedent by becoming the first European champion in my weight category to achieve this remarkable feat. I am fully committed to putting forth my utmost effort toward realizing this ambition and I am confident both in my physical and mental readiness for the challenge that lies ahead,” he said.
Kerem Kamal noted that the Greco-Roman Wrestling National Team has some very talented competitors.
“Although our team secured the world championship title last year, I am content with the opportunity to contribute, despite not achieving my desired outcome. Nevertheless, the present year holds greater significance since the World Championship presents a chance to qualify for the Olympic Games via quota matches. I aim to progress steadily, starting with the European Championship, into the World Championships and later the Olympic Games. Thankfully I still have time to achieve all that.”
One of Kerem Kamal’s greatest goals, he said, is to bring an Olympic medal to Turkey.
The national wrestler realizes the importance of the forthcoming competitions after reflecting on his underwhelming performance at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games.
“I recognize now that something was missing. Although physically prepared, I lacked the necessary mental preparedness. Consequently, I have started working with a mental coach, whose contributions I believe have been important. The Olympics are an aspiration of every athlete, and for me represents a childhood dream. My hope is to participate in the forthcoming Olympic games and secure a medal for my country,” he said.
