29.10.2026 16:22
Amateur footballer Osman Ismak in Ordu drew attention with his celebration of 11 somersaults after scoring a goal. The 35-year-old footballer, known as "Somersaulting Osman," stated that he aims to break the record of 57 backflips to enter the Guinness Book of Records, and said he has reached 30-40 somersaults in his training.
Korgan Belediyespor footballer Osman Ismak, who drew attention with his 11-somersault celebration after scoring a goal in an amateur match in Ordu, continues his efforts to enter the Guinness Book of Records.
11-SOMERSAULT GOAL CELEBRATION
Ismak, the team captain wearing the number 10 jersey for Korgan Belediyespor, one of the Ordu 1st Amateur League teams, attracted attention on social media with his 11-somersault celebration after scoring in last Saturday's match against Dumlupınar Spor. The 35-year-old Ismak, who continues his training at Korgan District Stadium, told an AA reporter that he was raised under state protection and works at the Terme District Mufti's Office. Ismak, who stated that he is also interested in judo and trains athletes as a judo coach, said that he learned to do a backflip at an early age thanks to this sport.
''I HAVE BEEN DOING SOMERSAULTS SINCE CHILDHOOD''
Ismak, explaining that he started doing somersaults in his childhood, said, "I have been doing somersaults since childhood. I still think I am good at it." Ismak, who expressed his satisfaction that his goal celebration attracted attention on social media, thanked those who made positive comments about him.
HIS NEW GOAL IS THE GUINNESS BOOK OF RECORDS
Ismak, noting that he is known around him as "Osman the Somersaulter," recorded that he is not bothered by this.
Ismak, emphasizing that he wants to beat the record of 57 backward somersaults in the Guinness Book of Records, spoke as follows: "My work to beat the record continues. Right now my backflip count is between 30 and 40. God willing, I think I will improve myself further and break the record."