Turkey celebrates Amateur Sports Week with regional events

Various events were held across Turkey to mark Amateur Sports Week. In Sivas, Sivas Gücü Belediyespor organized a nature walk at the Kardeşler Picnic Area Adventure Park. Sivas Mayor Dr. Adem Uzun participated in the walk with young athletes, emphasizing the importance of physical activity and sports for healthy living and social development.

In Manisa, the Amateur Sports Week concluded with an awards ceremony hosted by the Manisa Provincial Directorate of Youth and Sports. Eight coaches were honored with plaques for their successes in national and international organizations across disciplines including judo, shooting, cycling, athletics, badminton, bocce, and football. Additionally, medals were presented to successful athletes in a judo tournament. Erol Timur, President of the Manisa Amateur Sports Clubs Federation, and Ali Belindir, Branch Manager of the Sports Activities Unit, highlighted the role of amateur sports in fostering discipline and social solidarity.