In the final, Mete will face off against Den Habjan, the 36th-seeded Slovenian archer who is seeking revenge after losing to his teammate in the quarterfinals of the Olympic qualifier. This guaranteed silver medal is already a significant achievement in Habjan’s career, and winning the gold would be even more monumental. However, Mete is proving to be a formidable opponent, with a historic run of success that is capturing the attention of the Turkish public.
Despite the pressure of performing on the international stage, Mete remains calm and focused. He takes pride in inspiring others to take up archery, and he is motivated by the support of his fans. Mete’s confidence is evident in his statements about his love for competing in Germany and his belief in his ability to win competitions there.
The individual finals of the European Championships will feature other top archers, including Katharina Bauer of Germany, Mathias Fullerton, the reigning Hyundai Archery World Cup Champion, and Ella Gibson, the compound women’s world number one. Team eliminations are set to take place on Friday afternoon, with the finals scheduled for the weekend. Fans can watch live coverage of the competition with a subscription to archery+ and can also catch the recurve events for free streaming on ZDF within Germany.