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Türkiye’s Sports Community Rallies for Palestine
(MENAFN) On Thursday, members of Türkiye’s sporting community gathered on Istanbul’s Galata Bridge for a mass rally to show solidarity with Palestine and demand an end to the ongoing violence in the occupied territories.
The demonstration, organized by the Alliance of Humanity and the National Will Platform, carried the slogan: “We won't cower, we won't keep quiet, we won't forget Palestine.” The Türkiye Youth Foundation (TUGVA) led the event, which saw broad participation from athletes, sports officials, and representatives of major clubs.
Prominent figures in attendance included Youth and Sports Minister Osman Askin Bak, Turkish Wrestling Federation President Taha Akgul, Turkish Karate Federation President Ercument Tasdemir, Besiktas President Serdal Adali, Fenerbahce board members Ertan Torunogullari, Adem Koz, Ilker Alkun, and Taner Sonmezer, Galatasaray Sportif AS Deputy Chairman Abdullah Kavukcu, Galatasaray head coach Okan Buruk, national wrestler Riza Kayaalp, along with numerous executives and athletes from various federations and clubs.
During his speech, Minister Bak emphasized Türkiye’s consistent support for oppressed communities, noting that President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has highlighted the Gaza issue at the UN and other international forums.
He stated: “The sensitivity shown by our people toward Gaza is extremely important. Citizens from across the country are gathering here to make their voices heard.”
The demonstration, organized by the Alliance of Humanity and the National Will Platform, carried the slogan: “We won't cower, we won't keep quiet, we won't forget Palestine.” The Türkiye Youth Foundation (TUGVA) led the event, which saw broad participation from athletes, sports officials, and representatives of major clubs.
Prominent figures in attendance included Youth and Sports Minister Osman Askin Bak, Turkish Wrestling Federation President Taha Akgul, Turkish Karate Federation President Ercument Tasdemir, Besiktas President Serdal Adali, Fenerbahce board members Ertan Torunogullari, Adem Koz, Ilker Alkun, and Taner Sonmezer, Galatasaray Sportif AS Deputy Chairman Abdullah Kavukcu, Galatasaray head coach Okan Buruk, national wrestler Riza Kayaalp, along with numerous executives and athletes from various federations and clubs.
During his speech, Minister Bak emphasized Türkiye’s consistent support for oppressed communities, noting that President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has highlighted the Gaza issue at the UN and other international forums.
He stated: “The sensitivity shown by our people toward Gaza is extremely important. Citizens from across the country are gathering here to make their voices heard.”
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