The 2nd Sports Schools Olympics Begin with the Participation of Young Athletes in Konya
Following the summer sports schools benefiting thousands of students in Konya, the excitement of the Olympics has begun with the participation of over fifteen hundred athletes.
Organized for the second time this year by the Konya Metropolitan Municipality, the Sports Schools Olympics started with an enthusiastic opening ceremony held at the Selçuk University Football Field.
Opening Ceremony Held
Starting with a ceremony held at the Selçuk University Football Field, the organization witnessed the participation of protocols and numerous guests. The parade of athlete delegations during the opening received great applause.
A Broadly Participated Organization
Konya Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Uğur İbrahim Altay, Provincial Director of Youth and Sports Muzaffer Çintimar, and AK Party Konya Deputy Mehmet Baykan took part in the ceremony. Officials emphasized the importance of the organization for the development of youth.
Over Fifteen Hundred Athletes Competing
Selected from among the 12,180 students who received training in the summer sports schools held across 28 districts, more than 1,500 athletes are fiercely competing for medals.
Competitions in Eleven Different Branches
Throughout the Sports Schools Olympics, which will last for three days, matches will be held in the branches of athletics, badminton, basketball, bocce, dart, football, table tennis, traditional and modern archery, volleyball, and swimming.