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Nicosia Half Marathon charity event

Overview

The 14th Nicosia Half Marathon was organized by the Nicosia Turkish Municipality in collaboration with the TR Athletics Federation. Held under the slogan ‘Running from heart to heart’, the event was intended to support the families of victims from a shipwreck off the coast of Kyrenia that occurred on August 30.

The marathon included 5, 10, and 21-kilometer races. Hakan Çoban won the men’s 21-kilometer category with a time of 1:08:55, while Hasibe Demir secured first place in the women’s 21-kilometer category with a time of 1:23:40. Awards were presented to winners across various age categories by local officials and sponsor representatives.

Additional winners included Muhammed Furkan Şanlı and Derya Köse in the 10 km category, as well as Sezayi Okut and Ada Kafa in the 5 km category. Awards were presented by LTB President Mehmet Harmancı and Athletics Federation President Ferhat Sakallı.

Political figures, including TDP General Chairman Zeki Çeler and UBP candidate Mehmet Aktunç, noted that the event served as a platform for social solidarity, emphasizing that proceeds would support the families of those lost in the Kyrenia shipwreck. Participants highlighted the role of sports in fostering community unity and promoting healthier lifestyles in the capital.

Entities

Nicosia Turkish Municipality · Nicosia · Ülker · Hasibe Demir · Ferhat Sakallı

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  1. [SPORTS] 9 sources
    Nicosia Half Marathon concludes with awards and solidarity messages

    The 14th Ülker Nicosia Half Marathon concluded with winners in 5km, 10km, and 21km races. The event also raised funds for families affected by a recent maritime tragedy.

  2. [SPORTS] 4 sources
    Nicosia Half Marathon to support shipwreck victims' families

    The 14th Nicosia Half Marathon will be held on October 25, with proceeds donated to families affected by the August 30 Kyrenia shipwreck.

Sources

giynikgazetesi.com · gundemkibris.com · halkinsesikibris.com · kibrisgazetesi.com · kibrisgercek.com · kibrisnethaber.com · sol.org.tr · sondakika.com · sondakikakibris.com

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