Haldun Alagaş (November 16, 1970, in Izmit, Turkey) is a Turkish karateka competing in the kumite -70 kg division. He is multiple world and European champion and ranks first at world list in his weight division.[1][2][3]
| Haldun Alagaş | |
|---|---|
| Born | November 16, 1970 Izmit, Turkey |
| Nationality | Turkish |
| Division | -70 kg |
| Style | Karate |
| Team | 2006-2010 Kocaeli Büyükşehir Belediyesi Kağıt Spor Kulübü 1994-2005 Istanbul Büyükşehir Belediyespor |
| Trainer | 2010-present Kayseri Büyükşehir Belediyespor |
| Rank | 1st (world) |
| University | Marmara University |
| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Men's Karate | ||
| World Championships | ||
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1990 Mexico City | -70 kg |
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1998 Rio de Janeiro | -70 kg |
| European Championships | ||
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1991 Hanover | -70 kg |
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1997 Tenerife | -70 kg |
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2000 Istanbul | -70 kg |
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1989 Titograd | -65 kg |
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1990 Vienna | -70 kg |
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1992 's-Hertogenbosch | -70 kg |
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1996 Paris | -70 kg |
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1998 Belgrade | -70 kg |
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2001 Sofia | -70 kg |
Personal life edit
Born on November 16, 1970, in Izmit, he completed his primary and high school education in his hometown. Following his graduation from the high school, In 1989, Alagaş enrolled in the Middle East Technical University in Ankara to study physical education. However, he dropped out already in the first semester at prep school. From 1991 on, he studied physical education and sports at Marmara University in Istanbul, and graduated with a degree.[2]
Haldun Alagaş is married to a music teacher. The couple has a son Emir and a daughter Elif.[2]
Sports career edit
Inspired by the martial art scenes in Battal Gazi films of Turkish actor Cüneyt Arkın and films of Bruce Lee, he began with karate sport in Izmit in 1982. His first official fight was at the 1986 Turkish Karate Championships, where he became champion in the youth category. He had the red belt.[2]
With gaining success in sports at international level, karate became a lifelong passion and a life style for him.[2]
Alagaş competed between 1994 and 2005 for Istanbul Büyükşehir Belediyespor's newly formed karate team. In 2006, Alagaş transferred to Kocaeli Büyükşehir Belediyesi Kağıt Spor Kulübü in his hometown, where he was until 2010.[2]
Currently, he is coaching karateka in the Kayseri Büyükşehir Belediyespor.[2]
Achievements edit
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing  Turkey
| |||||
| 1989 | European Championships | Titograd, Yugoslavia |  Silver
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kumite -65 kg | |
| 1990 | European Championships | Vienna, Austria |  Bronze
|
kumite -70 kg | |
| World Championships | Mexico City, Mexico |  Gold
|
kumite -70 kg | November 8–11 | |
| 1991 | European Championships | Hanover, Germany | Gold
|
kumite -70 kg | |
| 1992 | European Championships | 's-Hertogenbosch, Netherlands | Bronze
|
kumite -70 kg | |
| 1996 | European Championships | Paris, France | Bronze
|
kumite -70 kg | May 3–5 |
| 1997 | European Championships | Tenerife, Spain | Gold
|
kumite -70 kg | May 2–4 |
| 1998 | European Championships | Belgrade, Yugoslavia | Bronze
|
kumite -70 kg | May 8–10 |
| World Championships | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | Gold
|
kumite -70 kg | October 18 | |
| 2000 | European Championships | Istanbul, Turkey | Gold
|
kumite -70 kg | May 5–7 |
| 2001 | European Championships | Sofia, Bulgaria | Bronze
|
kumite -70 kg | May 11–13 |
| 2005 | Dutch Open | Rotterdam, Netherlands | Silver
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kumite -70 kg | March 12–13 |
| 2010 | Open de Paris | Paris, France | 5th | kumite -84 kg | March 12–13 |
Legacy edit
A multi-purpose indoor sport complex in Ümraniye district of Istanbul, the Haldun Alagaş Sports Hall, is named in honor of him.[4]
References edit
- ^ "Haldun Alagas". Karate Records. Retrieved 2012-11-27.
- ^ a b c d e f g Özdemir, Necmettin (2011-10-29). "Sensei Haldun Alagaş" (in Turkish). Türk Karate. Retrieved 2012-11-27.
- ^ "Madalya avcıları - Karate Ustaların ustası Alagaş". Hürriyet (in Turkish). 1998-10-29. Archived from the original on 2011-08-30. Retrieved 2012-11-27.
- ^ "Tesisler-Haldun Alagaş Spor Kompleksi" (in Turkish). Spor AŞ. Archived from the original on 2012-12-14. Retrieved 2012-11-27.