Organized by the Ministry of Youth and Sports since 2013 to create a sense of social responsibility for providing necessary support to amateur sports branches and to encourage individuals and institutions to become sponsors and ensure participation in sports at a high level, the Amateur Sports Week will be held between October 5-11 this year.

During his visit to Istanbul Beykoz Municipality, Minister of Youth and Sports Dr. Mehmet Muharrem Kasapoğlu travelled around the town on a bike. Minister Kasapoğlu, who also took a walk in Polonezköy Nature Park, met with citizens.

A joint activity performed by the Ministry of Youth and Sports, Ministry of Industry and Technology, TUBITAK and Turkish Technology Team Foundation, Deneyap Technology Workshops Project showed a significant improvement in a short period of time. While the number of workshops included in the project has been increased to 30, it is expected to reach the target of 100 workshops pretty soon.

DR. Mehmet Muharrem Kasapoglu, the Minister of Youth and Sports held a video conference call with Witold Banka, the President of WADA.

Pointing out that they are committed and decided to offer all sorts of opportunities to the beloved sons and valuable youth of this country, no matter where they are in Turkey, Dr. Mehmet Muharrem Kasapoglu, Minister of Youth and Sports said, “We will not sacrifice even any single son of this country to any focus seeking to entrap our youth in various issues.”

Dr. Mehmet Muharrem Kasapoglu, the Minister of Youth and Sports welcomed the athletes of Istanbul Yildizlar Swimming Club in his office, including the former Minister Kursat Tuzmen who swam from Mersin to Cyprus on the occasion of the 46th anniversary of Cyprus Peace Operation

Minister of Youth and Sports Dr. Mehmet Muharrem Kasapoğlu said that Turkey had facilities that competed with the most developed countries in the world.

Minister of Youth and Sports Dr. Mehmet Muharrem Kasapoğlu issued a condolence message for the young taekwondo athletes who lost their lives in the accident that took place at Niğde-Çiftlik highway in Guresen Tepe area.

Minister of Youth and Sports Dr. Mehmet Muharrem Kasapoğlu gave the start to Rally Turkey, the 5th Rally of the World Rally Championship (WRC). Minister Kasapoğlu stated that the organization held with the participation of 130 athletes and 65 cars from 219 countries contributed significantly to Turkey’s promotion.

Minister of Youth and Sports Dr. Mehmet Muharrem Kasapoğlu issued a congratulatory message regarding election of Murat Sancak as the president of Adana Demirspor Club from among the TFF 1st league teams at the extraordinary meeting of general assembly.