Bursa hosts Liberation Cup to mark 104th anniversary of city's liberation

To commemorate the 104th anniversary of the liberation of Bursa from occupation, the Osmangazi City Council hosted the Liberation Cup football tournament at the Altınova Sports Facilities. Supported by the Osmangazi Municipality, the event brought together youth assemblies from the city councils of Balıkesir, Bilecik, and Kütahya.

During the tournament, Osmangazi Deputy Mayor Mutlu Esendemir presented plaques to various city council presidents, including Sevinç Baykan Özden of Balıkesir, Sevim Sakallı of Osmangazi, Ayla Ercan of Bilecik, and Bülent Cebeci of Kütahya.

In addition to the sporting competition, the event served as a platform to advocate for the granting of Independence Medals to the participating cities. Sevinç Baykan Özden, President of the Turkey Union of City Councils and Balıkesir City Council, emphasized that the tournament demonstrated regional cooperation and highlighted the ongoing demand for these historical honors for cities like Bursa and Balıkesir.