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Mert Burak Çetin (17), who began Muay Thai as a defense against being beaten by his friends as a child in Antalya, has twice finished third in Europe with the national team. The national athlete stated that his goal is to win a gold medal at the world championships. Mert Burak Çetin, who lives in Antalya, started Muay Thai as a defense against being beaten by his friends as a child. Mert, who has been practicing Muay Thai for 10 years, qualified for the national team by winning third place at the Muay Thai European Federation Cup two years ago. Last year, Mert placed third in the European Cup and has begun preparations for the upcoming championships in the senior category. Maintaining his performance by training at home during the pandemic, Mert continues his training three days a week at the Antalya Sports Hall under the supervision of his trainer, Yasin Urlu. Despite the postponement of international competitions due to the coronavirus, Mert continues his training and aims to achieve success with the national team. "MY GOAL IS THE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP" Mert, who expressed his desire to win a gold medal at the world championships, said, "I started Muay Thai at age 7 to learn how to defend myself after being beaten. I fell in love with the sport and participated in championships. I'm proud of my achievements as an athlete. My achievements with the national team jersey have been a source of pride for me and my family. From now on, I'll compete in the senior category. My goal is to win the world championship. I want to be successful on the national team for many years and represent my country in the best possible way in international competitions."