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Gaziantep to host U14 Turkish Orienteering Championship
Gaziantep Metropolitan Municipality, the Provincial Directorate of Youth and Sports, and the Turkish Orienteering Federation have signed a cooperation protocol to host the U14 2nd Stage Turkish Orienteering Championship. The event is scheduled to take place on March 20-21, 2027.
Approximately 1,200 athletes from various provinces across Turkey are expected to participate in the competition. The championship aims to encourage youth participation in sports, promote the orienteering discipline, and enhance Gaziantep's capacity to host national sporting organizations.
During the signing ceremony, Gaziantep Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Fatma Şahin emphasized the strategic importance of orienteering for developing skills such as navigation, decision-making, and strategic thinking in children. Turkish Orienteering Federation President Atilla Güler noted that the event would allow participants to experience the history and culture of Gaziantep.
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Atilla Güler · Fatma Şahin · Gaziantep · Gaziantep Metropolitan Municipality · Turkish Orienteering Federation
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Approximately 1,200 athletes are expected to participate. www.gazeteekspres.com · www.karsmanset.com · www.haberport.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The championship is scheduled for March 20-21, 2027. www.gazeteekspres.com · www.karsmanset.com · www.haberport.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] The U14 2nd Stage Turkish Orienteering Championship will be held in Gaziantep. www.gazeteekspres.com · gaziantepgunebakis.com · www.karsmanset.com · www.haberport.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] A cooperation protocol was signed between Gaziantep Metropolitan Municipality, the Provincial Directorate of Youth and Sports, and the Turkish Orienteering Federation. www.gazeteekspres.com · www.karsmanset.com · www.haberport.com