Ertan Baştuğ
Ertan Baştuğ is a retired Turkish taekwondo athlete known for his success in the men's –72 kg category at the European Taekwondo Championships. He won gold medals in 2002 and 2004, and a silver medal in 1998, marking him as one of Turkey's prominent taekwondo competitors during this period.
Career
Ertan Baştuğ first made a significant impact on the international taekwondo scene with a silver medal at the 1998 European Championships held in Eindhoven, Netherlands. Competing in the –72 kg weight class, this achievement established him as a strong contender in European taekwondo.In 2002, he reached the pinnacle of his career by winning the gold medal at the European Championships hosted in Samsun, Turkey, solidifying his status as a leading athlete in his category. Two years later, Baştuğ again claimed the European Championship title in Lillehammer, Norway, further demonstrating his consistent high-level performance.