[60882] Erdogan's political and sporting activities: Summit of Turkic States and Taekwondo achievements

Daily Update: President Erdogan's activities in Kazakhstan and congratulations to athletes

During May 15, 2026, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan was at the center of two major developments: his participation in the Organization of Turkic States (TDT) summit and congratulations for the achievements of Turkey's national taekwondo team.

Diplomatic activity in Kazakhstan

According to reports in Haber Gündem, President Erdogan arrived in the city of Turkistan, Kazakhstan, to participate in the informal summit of the Organization of Turkic States, after traveling there from Astana. During the visit, A Haber channel reported that Erdogan held an official meeting with the President of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev.

Achievements in national sports

On the sporting front, President Erdogan expressed his pride in the achievements of the national taekwondo team. According to A Haber channel, the President congratulated the athletes on their victory at the European Taekwondo and Para-Taekwondo Championships.

According to data breakdown in Haber Gündem, the Turkish team won a total of 22 medals (6 gold, 4 silver, and 12 bronze), an achievement that led to winning the European title for the third consecutive time. Erdogan described the achievement as a "great success that fills us with pride" according to A Haber.

Note: Both media channels covering the event, A Haber and Haber Gündem, are generally identified with a pro-government line that glorifies the activities of President Erdogan.