Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University (MAKÜ) drew attention with its successful organization by hosting the 13th European Universities Table Tennis Championship organized by the European University Sports Association (EUSA). Thanks to this success, MAKÜ was deemed worthy of the 'International Organization Hosting Award' given by the Turkish University Sports Federation (TÜSF).
International recognition with successful organization
At the ceremony hosted by the Turkish University Sports Federation, universities, athletes, and coaches who achieved success at national and international levels throughout the year received their awards. MAKÜ stood out with its organizational success in the table tennis championship, one of the important events of the European University Sports Association.
At the ceremony held at Ankara Hacı Bayram Veli University Itri Hall, MAKÜ was represented by; 13th European Universities Table Tennis Championship Organizing Committee President Dr. Lecturer Mert Nalbant, Head of Health, Culture and Sports Department Süleyman Yarar, and Dean of the Faculty of Sports Sciences Prof. Dr. Emrah Atay. The award given on behalf of MAKÜ was presented to Prof. Dr. Emrah Atay by the General Director of Sports of the Ministry of Youth and Sports, Prof. Dr. Veli Ozan Çakır.
Sports-friendly campus, international vision
MAKÜ, with the understanding of 'Sports-Friendly Campus', sees sports not only as a field of competition but also as a life culture that supports the development of students. The university contributes to the strengthening of young people physically, socially, and culturally by ensuring that sports are accessible in every branch throughout the campus.
This approach, combined with MAKÜ's internationalization policy, makes the university visible in the global sports arena. Organizations that bring together athletes from different countries under the same roof both increase cultural interaction and strengthen MAKÜ's international recognition.
Sustainable sports culture and investment in youth
MAKÜ considers this award not only as an organizational success but also as an indicator of a sustainable sports culture, international cooperation, and investment in youth vision. The university administration emphasizes that such successes will be an inspiration for future national and international sports events.
