Ahmet Ünal
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Turkish |
| Born | 2002 (age 23–24) |
| Home town | Çubuk, Ankara, Turkey |
| Occupation | Judoka |
| Years active | 2020– |
| Sport | |
| Country |  Turkey |
| Sport | Down Syndrome Judo |
| Club | Çubuk Disabled Sports Club |
| Coached by | Ahmet Koçyiğit |
| Updated on 16 August 2026 | |
Ahmet Ünal (born 2002) is a Turkish world and European champion para judoka with Down syndrome.
Sport career
Ünal started with judo at the age of 18 in 2020. He is a member of Çubuk Disabked Sports Club in his hometown, where he trains supported by his mother and the club coach Ahmet Koçyiğit. He also serves as the captain of around one hundred judo trainees in the club.[1]
As of 2026, he has been five times Turkish champion.[1] He won gold medals at the 2023 Down Syndrome European Championships in Padova, Italy,[2] the 2024 SUDS Olympic Games in Antalya, Turkey,[1] and the 2025 Down Syndrome European Championships in Sweden.[3] At the 2026 Judown World Championship in Lindesberg, Sweden, he became champion.[1]
Personal life
Born in 2002, Ahmet Ünal has Down syndrome. He lives in Çubuk District of Ankara, Turkey.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 "Down sendromlu Ahmet, judoda dünya şampiyonu oldu". Demirören News Agency (in Turkish). 16 August 2026. Retrieved 16 August 2026.
- ↑ "Avrupa Şampiyonu Ahmet Ünal'dan Federasyonumuza Ziyaret" (in Turkish). Ankara Amatör Spor Kulüpleri Federasyonu. 13 October 2023. Retrieved 16 August 2026.
- ↑ "Down Sendromlu Ahmet Ünal, Avrupa Judo Şampiyonası'nda Altın Madalya Kazandı". Haberler (in Turkish). 31 July 2025. Retrieved 16 August 2026.