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Hasköy hosts 1st International Checkers Tournament
The 1st International Checkers Tournament is currently underway in the Hasköy district of Muş, Turkey. Organized by the Hasköy District Governor's Office in collaboration with the Turkish Checkers Federation and the Muş Provincial Directorate of Youth and Sports, the event brings together approximately 116 to 120 athletes.
Participants represent four countries: Turkey, Iraq, Iran, and Kuwait. The competition is structured into nine rounds held over a three-day period at the Hasköy Sports Hall. According to Mahmut Özdemir, Vice President of the Turkish Checkers Federation, the event aims to promote traditional Turkish checkers across Anatolia and provide a way to distance youth from technology addiction.
Among the competitors is Faik Yıldız, a veteran player from Istanbul who has participated in the sport for 43 years and holds nearly 30 championships. The tournament is expected to conclude with an awards ceremony on August 16.
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Hasköy · Hasköy District Governor's Office · Mahmut Özdemir · Muş Provincial Directorate of Youth and Sports · Turkish Checkers Federation
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- [● 3 SOURCES] The 1st International Checkers Tournament is being held in the Hasköy district of Muş. www.gazetebirlik.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The competition consists of nine rounds held over three days.
- [● 3 SOURCES] The tournament is organized by the Hasköy District Governor's Office, the Turkish Checkers Federation, and the Muş Provincial Directorate of Youth and Sports. www.gazetebirlik.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] One of the goals of the tournament is to distance young people from technology addiction. www.gazetebirlik.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Participant Faik Yıldız has been playing checkers for 43 years and has won nearly 30 championships.
- [● 3 SOURCES] The tournament features participants from four countries: Turkey, Iraq, Iran, and Kuwait. www.gazetebirlik.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The tournament aims to introduce traditional Turkish checkers to all of Anatolia and pass it to future generations.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Between 116 and 120 athletes are participating in the competition. www.gazetebirlik.com