Haldun Alagaş

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 (1970-11-16) November 16, 1970
Izmit, Turkey
NationalityTurkish
Division-70 kg
StyleKarate
Team2006-2010 Kocaeli Büyükşehir Belediyesi Kağıt Spor Kulübü
1994-2005 Istanbul Büyükşehir Belediyespor
Trainer2010-present Kayseri Büyükşehir Belediyespor
Rank1st (world)
UniversityMarmara University
Haldun Alagaş
Medal record
Men's Karate
World Championships
1998 Rio de Janeiro -70 kg
1990 Mexico City -70 kg
European Championships
2001 Sofia -70 kg
2000 Istanbul -70 kg
1998 Belgrade -70 kg
1997 Tenerife -70 kg
1996 Paris -70 kg
1992 's-Hertogenbosch -70 kg
1991 Hanover -70 kg
1990 Vienna -70 kg
1989 Titograd -65 kg

Personal life

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

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
Year Competition Venue Position Event Notes
Representing  Turkey
1989 European Championships Titograd, Yugoslavia  Silver 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 kumite -70 kg March 12–13
2010 Open de Paris Paris, France 5th kumite -84 kg March 12–13

Legacy

A multi-purpose indoor sport complex in Ümraniye district of Istanbul, the Haldun Alagaş Sports Hall, is named in honor of him.[4]

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References
  1. "Haldun Alagas". Karate Records. Retrieved 2012-11-27.
  2. Özdemir, Necmettin (2011-10-29). "Sensei Haldun Alagaş" (in Turkish). Türk Karate. Retrieved 2012-11-27.
  3. "Madalya avcıları - Karate Ustaların ustası Alagaş". Hürriyet (in Turkish). 1998-10-29. Archived from the original on 2011-08-30. Retrieved 2012-11-27.
  4. "Tesisler-Haldun Alagaş Spor Kompleksi" (in Turkish). Spor AŞ. Archived from the original on 2012-12-14. Retrieved 2012-11-27.
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