# Eczacıbaşı Spor Kulübü 60th anniversary

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/eczacba-spor-kulb-60th-anniversary
> Updated: 2026-09-28T16:09:00.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Eczacıbaşı Spor Kulübü marked its 60th anniversary, reflecting on its historical role in developing Turkish sports culture. Club President Faruk Eczacıbaşı noted that while the club has historically engaged in branches such as basketball, chess, and table tennis, it eventually focused on women’s volleyball as a social mission to strengthen the position of women in Turkish society.

During anniversary celebrations at the HDI Sigorta Sports Hall, Turkish Volleyball Federation President Mehmet Akif Üstündağ honored the club for its contributions to the sport. Following the ceremony, the club launched its women’s volleyball team for the upcoming season, with head coach Giulio Cesare Bregoli and captain Simge Aköz expressing championship ambitions ahead of their scheduled league debut in October 2026.

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### 2026-09-28: Eczacıbaşı Spor Kulübü celebrates 60th anniversary and new season

Eczacıbaşı Spor Kulübü celebrated its 60th anniversary and launched its women's volleyball team for the new season, aiming for championships in domestic and international competitions.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/eczacba-spor-kulb-celebrates-60th-anniversary-and-new-season

### 2026-09-04: Eczacıbaşı Spor Kulübü President reflects on 60 years of sports culture

Eczacıbaşı Spor Kulübü President Faruk Eczacıbaşı discussed the club's 60-year legacy and its social mission to empower women through volleyball and sports in Turkey.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/eczacba-spor-kulb-president-reflects-on-60-years-of-sports-culture

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