Every professional athlete committed to sports strives to achieve excellence in their chosen discipline. Success in sports demands diligence, perseverance, and discipline! While accomplishments come with various benefits, it’s challenging for an athlete to earn both success and universal acclaim. Achieving this requires immense courage, firm determination, and steadfastly siding with what is right no matter the conditions.
Necmettin Erbakan Akyüz exemplified all the characteristics necessary for an athlete and became the Kung-fu World Champion six times! While his accomplishments were well-known, it was his dedication to goodness and standing up for what is right that endeared him to everyone, a sentiment he displayed during the European Championship. In the presence of Europe and the entire world, he denounced the massacre perpetrated by Israel, loudly affirming the just cause of oppressed Palestine. He resisted those who aimed to suppress his rightful protest by preventing it from spreading on social media platforms, intending to amplify its reach. He remained resolute in his upright demeanor, inspiring countless people with his exemplary humanity, and demonstrating unwavering dedication.
