Mestanli Sports Club Commenced Operations in Bursa
Established to keep Mestanli's sports tradition alive, the new club aims to train young athletes in weightlifting and table tennis branches.
To continue the sports tradition of Mestanli, which has produced world and Olympic champions in the past, Mestanli Sports Club has been officially established in Bursa and announced its goals to the public with a press conference.
Establishment Purpose and Goals
Mestaniye Efe, President of the Mestanli and Region Culture and Solidarity Association, stated that they founded the club to keep this deep-rooted sports culture alive together with the citizens in Bursa due to the population decline in the region.
Club President Sebile Efe Tunçakın stated that the primary goal of the club, registered on October 1, 2025, is to bring new talents to the national team in the weightlifting and table tennis branches.
Branches of Activity
The sports heritage of Mestanli, where legendary figures such as Naim Süleymanoğlu, Halil Mutlu, and Sunay Bulut were raised, will be carried on in Bursa.
Work is being carried out meticulously within the newly established club by focusing on weightlifting and table tennis branches.
First Sporting Test in Sakarya
Mestanli Sports Club's first table tennis team will sweat it out at the Turkey Championship Regional Competitions to be held in Sakarya on September 4-6.
The young girls' table tennis team consisting of Şerife Yıldız, Edanur Kaya, Hacer Yusuf, and Sudenur Dönmez will represent the club in the tournament.
Experienced Staff and Coaches
It was announced that work has begun with experts in their fields in line with the club's sporting success goals.
Hikmet Hocaoğlu in the table tennis branch and Sunay Bulut in the weightlifting branch contribute to the development of the athletes.