Istanbul Gedik University held the “Sports Achievements Award Ceremony” with enthusiastic participation to honor the accomplishments achieved in the field of sports during the 2024–2025 academic year.

The ceremony was attended by Chair of the Board of Trustees Hülya Gedik, Acting Rector Prof. Dr. Ahmet Karaaslan, academics, coaches, students, and invited guests. Following a moment of silence and the Turkish National Anthem, opening speeches were delivered by Sports Specialist Erşah Tokatlıoğlu from the Department of Health, Culture and Sports, Dr. Atakan Çağlayan, and Acting Rector Prof. Dr. Ahmet Karaaslan. Chair of the Board of Trustees Hülya Gedik also gave an inspiring speech emphasizing the role of sports in university culture and its importance in the development of young people.

During the ceremony, students who achieved rankings in competitions organized under the Turkish University Sports Federation in the 2024–2025 season, along with their coaches, were invited to the stage and honored individually.

The Istanbul Gedik University Football Team brought great pride by achieving second place in the Intercollegiate Football First League Istanbul division and third place in the Super League Promotion Competitions in Turkey.

The Men’s Foot Tennis Team, which became Turkish Champion, and the Women’s Foot Tennis Team, which placed second in Turkey, received their awards to great applause. The Women’s Taekwondo Team stood out by becoming Turkish Champions as a team and also achieving individual rankings.

In athletics, awards were presented to athletes who ranked in discus throw, shot put, long jump, and the 1500-meter race. Students who achieved championships and runner-up titles in kickboxing and muay thai were also honored on stage.

The program concluded with a group photo featuring the Chair of the Board of Trustees, the Acting Rector, coaches, and all athletes.

Istanbul Gedik University continues to view sports not only as a physical activity but also as a reflection of discipline, dedication, and team spirit, and remains committed to supporting successful young individuals in this field. The university aims to further enhance its achievements in sports in the coming years.