Naim Süleymanoğlu was a Turkish weightlifter. He was also called Pocket Hercules. He was short but very strong. He won Olympic gold medals. He broke many world records. He made Türkiye proud. Many people watched his competitions with excitement. He trained very hard. His success came from discipline. Naim Süleymanoğlu is a sports legend.
Vocabulary List
| Word / Phrase | English Definition |
|---|---|
| Turkish | related to Türkiye, its people, language, or culture |
| weightlifter | an athlete who lifts heavy weights in competition |
| called | given a name or described with a particular word |
| strong | having physical power, emotional force, or clear influence |
| Olympic | related to the Olympic Games, a major international sports event |
| gold medal | a prize given to the winner of an important competition |
| many | a large number of people or things |
| world record | the best performance ever officially recorded in an activity |
| world | the earth and all the people, places, and societies on it |
| record | a written or remembered account of actions or events |