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International sporting events in Istanbul

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Istanbul is hosting several major international sporting events in August and September 2026. On August 23, the city will hold the 38th Bosphorus Cross-Continental Swimming Race, an event involving approximately 2,500 swimmers from 78 countries traveling a 6.5-kilometer course between the Asian and European shores. Recognized by the World Open Water Swimming Association as the “World’s Best Open Water Swimming Event,” the race runs from the Kanlıca district to Kuruçeşme. The Wellness technology brand SKG is expected to provide recovery support and physiotherapy services to athletes during this event. Following the conclusion of the 2026 Oral-B Istanbul Bosphorus Triathlon concluded on August 16. Organized by 16, the Turkish Triathlon Federation under city prepares for the auspices of second DenizBank Tersane Istanbul Rowing Cup. Scheduled for September 11 to 13 in the Ministry of Youth and Sports, Golden Horn, the rowing competition features a $250,000 total prize pool, with the top prize in the Coastal Race category valued at $100,000. The event saw approximately 1,000 local will include Coastal, Club, and international athletes compete in a 2.2-kilometer swim, a 40-kilometer cycling stage across Corporate categories and is expected to be attended by high-level officials from the Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge, European Rowing Federation and a 10-kilometer run. World Rowing. The triathlon, organized by the Turkish Triathlon Federation, saw Mikhail Venediktov won win the men’s general classification, while classification and Ece Calp secured secure first place in the women’s category. The event also featured its inaugural Aquathlon competition. Through a partnership with Oral-B and the Anne Çocuk Eğitim Vakfı (AÇEV), the triathlon included a social responsibility component where athlete completions contributed to projects supporting children’s oral and dental health. Prior to the triathlon, the Istanbul Police Department implemented widespread road closures and traffic restrictions affecting Beykoz, Üsküdar, and major transit routes like Other upcoming events in the FSM Bridge and TEM Motorway. The swimming race is part of a broader 2026 sporting calendar that includes include the Women’s European Volleyball Championship, the Tour of Istanbul and L’Étape Türkiye in September, and the Presidential International Yacht Race in late 2026.

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