Amateur Sports Week Begins in Edirne with Ceremony at Atatürk Monument
Events for Amateur Sports Week, running from October 5-11 in Edirne, have started with a wreath-laying ceremony.
Within the scope of the Amateur Sports Week events to be celebrated in Edirne between October 5-11, a wreath-laying ceremony was held at the Atatürk Monument. The ceremony began with the laying of the Provincial Directorate of Youth and Sports wreath, followed by a moment of silence and the singing of the National Anthem.
Ceremony Held at the Atatürk Monument
An official wreath-laying ceremony was held at the Atatürk Monument as part of the Amateur Sports Week events to be celebrated in Edirne.
The ceremony commenced with the presentation of the Provincial Directorate of Youth and Sports wreath, followed by a moment of silence accompanied by the Edirne Municipality band and the singing of the National Anthem.
Widespread Participation in the Ceremony
The ceremony in Edirne was attended by Acting Provincial Director of Youth and Sports Zekeriya Bayrak and Muzaffer Yıldırım, President of the Edirne Amateur Sports Clubs Federation.
Additionally, branch managers, coaches, and students took part in the event, sharing the excitement of the opening of Amateur Sports Week.
The Importance of Amateur Sports Emphasized
Speaking at the ceremony, Acting Edirne Provincial Director of Youth and Sports Zekeriya Bayrak stated that amateur sports form the foundation of Turkish sports.
Explaining that they aim to bring children and youth together with sports, Bayrak stated that successful athletes are raised through steps taken in amateur clubs.
Emphasis on Inter-Institutional Cooperation
Bayrak expressed that they continue their work with the support of the Ministry of Youth and Sports and under the auspices and coordination of the Edirne Governorship.
It was stated that they act in coordination with the Provincial Directorate of National Education, Trakya University, and the Amateur Sports Clubs Federation during this process.
Ended with a Commemorative Photo
At the end of the event, protocol members, athletes, and participants took a group photo to commemorate the day.
Following the commemorative photo session, the opening ceremony officially concluded.