The sport he started at the age of 25 changed his life.

Şencan, who was introduced to sports at the age of 25 after completing his high school and university education, attracted attention with his success in para archery and came 4th in Türkiye in his first competition.

Şencan then started para rifle shooting, then started wheelchair court tennis, looking for a more active branch, and in the tournament they participated as a team, Türkiye came 2nd. Finally, Şencan turned to para karate and achieved successful results in this field as well.

Şerife, who married Specialist Sergeant Onur Şencan, who she met at the shooting championship in Mersin and who is a veteran after the parachute accident, and who is now 3 months pregnant, said that she will continue training after birth.

Şerife Tümer Şencan stated that she started archery with great enthusiasm and explained the change that sports created in her life with the following words:

"I was already a social person. I socialized more, my circle expanded. I feel happier. I feel more energetic and fitter. And I tell everyone that there should be a sport in the life of everyone, whether disabled or not. My mother was very supportive. My biggest supporter was my mother. Afterwards, my wife wanted me to come to beautiful places. She even welcomed me with tears when I came second in Turkey."

Şencan, who thinks that para karate will make a great impact on his life like other branches, said, "I am currently doing more technical training. After basic technical training, I want to focus on kata branch. I want to represent our country abroad in the best way." he said.

Şencan, who wants his future child to be an athlete like him and his father, said that he will continue training with his child a few months after birth.

Source: TRT Haber Yaşam RSS (Open Press / Translated Full Text)