Turkish down futsal team become European champions
Turkey's National Futsal Team with Down Syndrome poses with the Turkish flag after beating Portugal at the Trigames in Ferrera, Italy, Oct. 10, 2021. (AA Photo)


The Turkish down futsal national team became the European champions after defeating Portugal on Sunday.

The Turkish team won the gold medal after beating Portugal 6-0 in the SUDS Open Euro TriGames 2021 held at Palasport – Piazzale Atleti Azzurri d’Italia in Ferrera, Italy.

In their first game, the down team tied 6-6 with Italy on Oct. 6. On Oct. 9, they played against Portugal and lost 2-1.