Kaçkar by UTMB Begins
Minister of Youth and Sports Osman Aşkın Bak gave the start signal for the second Kaçkar by UTMB marathon, held in Rize's Ayder Plateau with the participation of 2,000 athletes from 60 countries.
The second Kaçkar by UTMB marathon, held in the Ayder Plateau in Rize's Çamlıhemşin district, bringing together thousands of athletes from around the world, started with exciting races.
Great Gathering at Ayder Plateau
Minister of Youth and Sports Osman Aşkın Bak took part in the organization held in the Ayder Plateau of Rize's Çamlıhemşin district with the participation of 2,000 athletes from 60 countries.
Trails Intertwined with Nature
Stating that runners will witness nature on the tracks, Minister Bak expressed that participants contribute significantly to the promotion of the region by sharing these footage captured with cameras.
Tourism and Sponsor Support
Important institutions such as Turkish Airlines, TOGG, Turkcell, and Maxis undertook sponsorships for the organization, which highlighted the summer and winter tourism potential of the Kaçkars.
International Sports Investments
Emphasizing that Turkey has become a sporting country with major sports organizations and facility investments, Minister Bak stated that sports tourism provides significant gains to the country.