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10th Türkiye Koçfest University Sports Games in Adana

Multisports 24 May 2013

ADANAThis year, the 10th edition of the National University Sports Games in Turkey was hosted in the city of Adana from May 5th to 12th with the support of Çukurova University in Adana and the Turkish University Sports Federation (TUSF). Since 2009, these Games are known as “Türkiye Koçfest University Sports Games”.

From 87 different universities, a total of 2,362 athletes and 735 officials took part in the Games in 10 different sports: i.e. athletics, basketball, football, volleyball, handball, gymnastics, swimming, water-polo, sport climbing and speedminton, a very new sport in the Games and also for Turkey.

The Games were realized in a festival atmosphere with besides the sport competitions also cultural and art activities. In addition to these activities, the most famous rock groups in Turkey gave a concert during the event, creating memorable moments for the participants.

The opening ceremony of the Games was magnificent as well. The campus of Çukurova University resembled a Universiade Athletes’ Village. The exciting finals were followed by the awarding ceremony.

The next edition will be staged in the city of Kayseri in May 2014.

 

(Source: TUSF)