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.

Personal life

Following his competitive career, Ertan Baştuğ has been involved in sports education and coaching, contributing to the development of taekwondo in Turkey.