After years away from major international competitions, Turkish poomsae star Kübra Dağlı is back where she believes she belongs – on the continental stage, chasing titles and rebuilding momentum not only for herself but for Turkish taekwondo as a whole.
Speaking to Anadolu Agency (AA), the Red Bull-sponsored athlete reflected on a turbulent but defining stretch of her career, from championship highs to enforced absences, injuries and renewed ambition heading into the next Olympic cycle.
Return to Europe
Dağlı described 2025 as a turning point after nearly four years of limited international exposure due to federation changes and financial constraints.
Türkiye's taekwondo star Kübra Dağlı shows off her moves during a training session, Istanbul, Türkiye, Dec. 18, 2025. (AA Photo)
“After a long break, we finally returned to competition,” she said.
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