Amateur Sports Week Celebrated with a Procession Walk in Akyazı

Within the scope of Amateur Sports Week events organized in Akyazı under the leadership of the Ministry of Youth and Sports, a procession walk and various sports activities were held.

Procession Walk Held

The celebrations, organized in cooperation with the Akyazı District Governorate, Akyazı Municipality, Sakarya Provincial Directorate of Youth and Sports, and the District Directorate, took place on October 8, 2026. The events started with a procession walk that began at 16.00 in front of the SUBÜ Faculty of Health Sciences.

Ceremony Held at the Sports Complex

The walk, attended by protocol members, athletes, students, and citizens, ended at the Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Sports Complex. The official program, which began in the courtyard of the complex with a moment of silence and the National Anthem, continued with protocol speeches.

Experiences Shared

Akyazı District Director of Youth and Sports Recep Kodalak and Sakarya Amateur Sports Clubs Federation President Yaşar Zımba delivered speeches. In addition, figures who have contributed to the region's sports for many years shared their experiences.

Children Met with Sports

Events were organized for children and young people in the branches of badminton, golf, arm wrestling, table tennis, tug-of-war, volleyball, and karate. Participants had the opportunity to get to know and experience these branches up close.

Concluded with Expressions of Gratitude

District Director Recep Kodalak conveyed his thanks to the institutions that supported the organization and the managers who contributed. With the completion of various sports activities, the Amateur Sports Week events successfully came to an end.