2nd Sports Schools Olympics Begin in Konya
The 3-day organization, which includes over 1,500 athletes from 28 districts within the scope of Summer Sports Schools, opened its doors with an enthusiastic ceremony.
The 2nd Sports Schools Olympics, launched for students attending the Summer Sports Schools organized by the Konya Metropolitan Municipality in 28 districts outside the city center, started with an enthusiastic ceremony at the Selçuk University Football Field.
Opening Ceremony of the Olympics Held
The 2nd Sports Schools Olympics, organized for students attending the Summer Sports Schools implemented by the Konya Metropolitan Municipality in 28 districts outside the city center, have begun.
During the opening ceremony held at the Selçuk University Football Field, Provincial Director of Youth and Sports Muzaffer Çintimar gave a speech emphasizing the importance of the organization.
Mayor Altay Shared the Excitement of the Youth
Konya Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Uğur İbrahim Altay expressed his happiness for being together with the youth and shared the excitement of the students participating from 28 districts.
Mayor Altay emphasized that the friendships formed, the experiences gained, and the beautiful memories accumulated will be more valuable than all medals.
Over One Thousand Five Hundred Athletes Will Compete
Excitement will unfold in 11 different branches, namely athletics, badminton, basketball, football, bocce, dart, table tennis, archery, volleyball, and swimming, during the three-day Olympics.
Selected from a total of 12,180 students, over 1,500 young athletes will have the opportunity to showcase their talents in the organization.
Support from the Protocol and Ceremony Details
AK Party Konya Deputy Mehmet Baykan also gave a speech at the ceremony, praising the youth-oriented projects and facility investments of the Konya Metropolitan Municipality.
The opening ceremony, which featured drum and light shows, concluded colorfully with the parade of athlete delegations.