[3][6] She studied physical education and sports at Erciyes University in her hometown.

[5][7] At age 13, she began practising with the initiative of her father Mehmet Murat, who wanted her to become courageous.

[5][8][9] She was coached in the beginning for about one year by Arzu Tan, a former world champion.

[5][8][9] She won the silver medal at the 2005 World Taekwondo Championships in Madrid, Spain.

[11] The same year, she won another silver medal at the European Championships held in Riga, Latvia.