NESLIHAN DARNER: FLAG BEARER OF TURKEY – LONDON OLYMPICS

Neslihan Darnel hold the Turkish flag for the procession during the opening ceremony.

For Turkey, London 2012 is a landmark moment, too, as the country is sending more female than male athletes for the first time in its history. Neslihan Darnel holder of Turkish flag bearer is not only the face of Turkish volleyball and Turkish sport in general.

Turkey first participated at the Olympic Games in 1908, and has sent athletes to compete in most editions of the Summer Olympic Games since then. Turkey has also participated in most Winter Olympic Games since first appearance in 1936.

Turkish athletes have won a total of 82 medals, divided into 37 golds, 23 silvers and 22 bronzes. Turkey won the most medals in wrestling.

Istanbul has bid to host the 2020 Olympics.

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