Turkey hosts 10th Sports and Sports Awards ceremony in Ankara

The 10th Sports and Sports Awards ceremony, organized by Ülke TV, was held at the Presidential National Library Conference Hall in Ankara. The event was attended by Vice President Cevdet Yılmaz, along with several ministers and high-ranking officials.

During the ceremony, Cevdet Yılmaz emphasized that sports serve as a unifying force for the nation. He highlighted the government's commitment to expanding sports infrastructure, noting that Turkey currently possesses 5,555 youth and sports facilities, including 1,088 sports halls, 743 pools, and 97 athlete training and education centers.

Numerous national athletes received awards, including archer Mete Gazoz, shooter Yusuf Dikeç, and shooter Şevval İlayda Tarhan. Other honorees included national swimmer Defne Kurt, athlete İsmail Nezir, and various para-athletes representing national teams in disciplines such as seated volleyball, baseball5, and basketball for athletes with Down syndrome.