# Gaziantep U14 Turkish Orienteering Championship

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/gaziantep-u14-turkish-orienteering-championship
> Updated: 2026-10-18T13:30:00.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 2.

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 for March 20-21, 2027.

Approximately 1,200 athletes from various Turkish provinces are expected to participate. The championship aims to promote the orienteering discipline, encourage youth sports participation, and strengthen Gaziantep’s ability to host national sporting events. During the signing ceremony, Mayor Fatma Şahin highlighted the importance of the sport for developing navigation and strategic thinking skills in children.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-18: Gaziantep to host U14 Turkish Orienteering Championship

Gaziantep will host the U14 Turkish Orienteering Championship in March 2027, with approximately 1,200 athletes expected to participate.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gaziantep-to-host-u14-turkish-orienteering-championship-1

### 2026-10-14: Gaziantep to host U14 Turkish Orienteering Championship

Gaziantep will host the U14 Turkish Orienteering Championship on March 20-21, 2027, with approximately 1,200 athletes expected to attend.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gaziantep-to-host-u14-turkish-orienteering-championship

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Cite as: Gaziantep U14 Turkish Orienteering Championship. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/gaziantep-u14-turkish-orienteering-championship