Presidential Half Marathon Successfully Concluded
Names ranking in different distances at the marathon organized by the Turkish Athletic Federation received their awards.
The Presidential Half Marathon, organized by the Turkish Athletic Federation, was completed following exciting races held in the 21 km, 10 km, and 4.4 km categories.
Route and Start of the Race
The challenging 21-kilometer race followed the route of Beştepe Street, Bahriye Üçok Boulevard, Mareşal Fevzi Çakmak Street, İsmet İnönü Boulevard, Atatürk Boulevard, Cumhuriyet Street, Hipodrom Street, Fatih Sultan Mehmet Boulevard, and Presidential Boulevard.
Joint Start from the Protocol
The start of the races was given jointly by Deputy Minister of Youth and Sports Hamza Yerlikaya, Ankara Governor Yakup Canbolat, and Turkish Athletic Federation President Ahmet Karadağ.
Winners in Categories
In the 21-kilometer category, Hamide Doğangün secured first place among women, while Ali Kaya won among men. In the 10-kilometer category, Pelinsu Şahin took first place among women, and Enbiya Yazıcı among men. In the 4.4-kilometer category, Deniz Koyuncu placed first among women, and Uğur Kemal Derin among men.
Protocol and Institutional Representatives Also Ran
Head of Presidential Secretariat Hasan Doğan, Deputy Minister of Youth and Sports Hamza Yerlikaya, Ankara Governor Yakup Canbolat, and Turkish Athletic Federation President Ahmet Karadağ ran in the 4.4-kilometer category of the organization.
Conclusion of the Marathon
While 21 athletes from the Anadolu Agency Sports Club competed in different categories, the organization successfully concluded with the presentation of awards to the ranking athletes.