09 March 2015

The first coordinating meeting of Gallipoli Games 2015 takes place in Ankara

The first coordination meeting of Gallipoli Games 2015 took place in the Turkish capital Ankara today, led by the Turkish University Sports Federation (TUSF).

The meeting was officially started by TUSF President Prof. Dr. Kemal Tamer, and was chaired by TUSF Secretary-General ErdoğanÇelebi. Representatives from the Games’ nine disciplines and authorities from the Ministry of Youth and Sports were also in attendance.

The meeting’s agenda included the outlining of the racecourses of the nine disciplines, as well as a detailed look at each event.

The second coordination meeting, which will again be attended by TUSF authorities and discipline representatives, will take place in Çanakkale, where they’ll carry out an inspection of the Games’ event sites.

16 April 2015

GALLIPOLI GAMES TO BE HELD FOR WORLD PEACE

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10 April 2015

No ordinary games

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09 April 2015

Indian athletes prepare to head to Turkey

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08 April 2015

More than just a sports competition

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02 April 2015

New Zealand Swimmer Ready To Cross The Dardanelles

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01 April 2015

Australian rugby star retracing the path of history

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