Sports Equipment Needs Met for 171 Schools in Ağrı
Within the scope of a project implemented to bring young people together with sports in Ağrı, thousands of pieces of equipment were distributed to hundreds of schools.
Within the framework of the Youth of Ağrı Living Active Lives Project, 22,200 pieces of sports equipment were distributed to 171 schools across Ağrı with a budget of approximately 15 million Turkish Liras, and 11 new sports areas were established.
Materials Distributed Within the Scope of the Project
Within the scope of the Youth of Ağrı Living Active Lives Project, launched to increase the participation of children and young people in sports activities, the sports equipment deficiencies of primary, secondary, and high schools were addressed. A total of 22,200 items in 62 different categories, procured with a budget of approximately 15 million Turkish Liras, were delivered to the schools at an official ceremony held at the Ağrı Central Sports Hall.
Creation of New Sports Areas
Within the scope of the project, suitable existing areas and empty rooms of schools lacking a sports hall were evaluated. By creating new sports areas in a total of 11 schools, activities in various branches such as wrestling, judo, karate, taekwondo, gymnastics, and table tennis were planned to be conducted.
Joint Effort of Institutions
Carried out under the auspices of the Governorate of Ağrı, the work was realized through the joint cooperation of the Provincial Special Administration, the Provincial Directorate of Youth and Sports, and the Provincial Directorate of National Education. Among the equipment distributed with the project were football, basketball, volleyball, and handball balls, as well as badminton, gymnastics, and training materials.
Statements by Governor Önder Bozkurt
Speaking at the ceremony, Ağrı Governor Önder Bozkurt emphasized that they view the development of young people as their greatest motivation. Stating that they want every village, district, and neighborhood to have facilities where young people can play sports, Bozkurt expressed that the sporting facilities of the schools have been strengthened with this support.
Use in Lessons and Activities
Ağrı Provincial Director of Youth and Sports Ahmet Çelebi and Provincial Director of National Education Abdulhaluk Çakan also stated that the project will directly contribute to the physical, social, and sporting development of the students. It was noted that all the delivered materials will be used in physical education classes and extracurricular activities.