Walk and Ceremony Held within the Scope of Amateur Sports Week in Sinop
Amateur Sports Week events, celebrated between October 5 and 11 in Sinop, began with a ceremony attended by protocol members and athletes.
Organized by the Sinop Provincial Directorate of Youth and Sports, the October 5-11 Amateur Sports Week celebrations officially started with a cortège walk and a wreath-laying ceremony held in the city.
Cortège Walk Was Held
Within the scope of the Amateur Sports Week events celebrated between October 5 and 11 in Sinop, a widely attended walk was organized. Protocol members, athletes, and citizens came together to celebrate the beginning of the events.
Wreath Laid at Atatürk Monument
Following the walk, an official ceremony was performed in front of the Atatürk Monument. After a moment of silence, the Independence March was enthusiastically sung, and a wreath-laying ceremony took place.
Emphasis on Sports by Mehmet Kalyon
Sinop Provincial Director of Youth and Sports Mehmet Kalyon made a speech at the ceremony area, touching upon the importance of amateur sports. Kalyon stated that sports play an important role in acquiring the values of discipline, perseverance, solidarity, brotherhood, and fair play beyond physical development.
Various Competitions Will Be Organized
It was reported that various sporting activities and competitions in different branches will be carried out across the province throughout the week. The goal is to spread sports to the grassroots and introduce young people to sports at an early age.