The painful day for Turkish sports! The coach of the legendary figure has passed away.

The painful day for Turkish sports! The coach of the legendary figure has passed away.

07.11.2025 20:50

The legendary name of Turkish weightlifting, Naim Süleymanoğlu's first coach, Hilmi Pekünlü, passed away in Kütahya. Pekünlü trained many successful athletes, and his funeral was held after the prayer at Hayme Ana Mosque, followed by his burial.

One of the legendary figures of Turkish weightlifting, Hilmi Pekünlü, known as the first coach of 'Cep Herkülü' Naim Süleymanoğlu, passed away in Kütahya.

Cep Herkülü's first coach Hilmi Pekünlü has passed away

Born in the Mestanlı district of Kırcaali city in Bursa and settled in Kütahya in 1991, Hilmi Pekünlü continued his career as a weightlifting coach here. Pekünlü, who was alongside Naim Süleymanoğlu during his childhood years, trained many successful athletes.

Cep Herkülü's first coach Hilmi Pekünlü has passed away

Hilmi Pekünlü was laid to rest in Kütahya Evliya Çelebi Cemetery after the funeral prayer held following the Friday prayer at Hayme Ana Mosque.

Cep Herkülü's first coach Hilmi Pekünlü has passed away

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