Author: Daily Sabah With IHA

Balikesir Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Ahmet Akın announced the renewal of contracts with Olympic medalists Yasemin Adar Yiğit and Esra Yıldız Kahraman, alongside the addition of taekwondo champion Nafia Kuş Aydın to the team. With these signings, Balıkesir will become the only municipality and sports club in Türkiye with Olympic medalists across three different sports. The signing ceremony, held at the Balıkesir Metropolitan Municipality Main Service Building, was attended by Akın, the athletes and key sports officials, including Youth Sports Services Department head Uğur Baysal and Balıkesir Metropolitan Municipality Sports Club President Burç Özoğuz. Akın expressed immense pride in the new…

Residents of the Orhanlı neighborhood in Tuzla, Istanbul, are facing a growing environmental and public health threat as piles of construction debris have remained unaddressed for months. The accumulation of rubble, combined with stagnant water, has raised concerns about the spread of infections and the overall safety of the area. Despite the worsening situation, Tuzla Municipality has not taken action, leaving residents to call for urgent intervention. The debris piles, which have accumulated in various parts of the neighborhood, create breeding grounds for pests, particularly mosquitoes. The stagnant water, which increases in size during rainy weather, exacerbates the problem by…

Fenerbahçe entered 2024 under Ismail Kartal, hoping to build on their 2023 Turkish Cup triumph. However, despite their strong form in the league, the storied club fell short of adding silverware to their cabinet, with heartbreak in domestic and European competitions marking a turbulent year. Elusive league glory The Yellow Canaries dazzled fans with their attacking football throughout the 2023-24 Süper Lig season, amassing an impressive 99 points. Yet, it wasn’t enough to dethrone their archrivals Galatasaray, who clinched the title with a record-breaking 102 points. Despite their runner-up finish, Fenerbahçe’s spirited performances kept them in the spotlight, even if…

Students in the Fashion Design Department of Vestel Vocational and Technical Anatolian High School in Van’s Ipekyolu district, eastern Türkiye, are sewing clothes for those in need. While receiving education and learning a trade, these students use their skills to support people in need. Using fabrics they source themselves, the students transform them into clothing, which is then distributed to individuals living in care homes and nursing homes, or students in need at various schools. Hacer Gündağ, a teacher in the Fashion Design Department, explained that the program includes around 100 students from grades 9 through 12. “We primarily offer…

Burak Yazgı, a 29-year-old athletic performance coach, scribed his name into the Guinness World Records by lifting 90.97 kilograms in the Turkish Get Up movement, a weightlifting exercise steeped in tradition. This monumental achievement not only earned Yazgı global recognition but also marked the first time the record for the Turkish Get Up, known locally as “Türk Kalkışı,” has been held by a Turk. Yazgı, based in the Bornova district of Izmir, took on the challenge with a mission to reclaim the title for Türkiye. The previous record of 80 kg. was held by a Swedish athlete. With meticulous preparation,…

One of the hidden beauties of Eastern Anatolia, Balık Lake in the Taşlıçay district of Ağrı, has completely frozen due to the severe cold weather. Located at an altitude of 2,241 meters in the Sinek Plateau, about 30 kilometers (18 miles) from the Taşlıçay district, Balık Lake transforms into a different beauty in each season. Known as the “hidden paradise,” the lake is a popular spot for nature enthusiasts due to its islands, natural structure and the variety of birds and fish it hosts. As winter takes hold, Balık Lake is entirely covered in ice, offering a postcard-like view with…

Heavy snowfall is expected in Türkiye’s northern and southern districts of Muş, Bitlis and Van starting from midday, the 14th Regional Directorate of Meteorology announced on Sunday. The statement from the Regional Forecast and Early Warning Center noted: “Intermittent snowfall is expected from midday today in the northern and southern districts of Muş, Bitlis and Van. The snowfall is anticipated to subside by tonight. Across our region, especially during nighttime and morning hours, hidden icing and frost, as well as localized fog and haze, are expected to persist.” The announcement warned of various potential hazards due to the snowfall, including…

A drainage pipe burst at the Ulubatlı Metro Station underpass in Istanbul’s Fatih district, causing significant flooding and disrupting pedestrian movement. The incident occurred at the underpass of the Topkapı-Ulubatlı Metro stop, part of the M1B Yenikapı-Kirazlı Metro line managed by the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (IBB). The flooding was triggered by a burst pipe in the restroom facilities, resulting in water accumulation that made the underpass nearly impassable. Pedestrians were forced to wade through ankle-deep water to reach the other side. IBB teams promptly initiated drainage operations to remove the water and restore normal conditions. However, the flooding caused considerable…

Heavy fog and icy road conditions on the Ankara-Kırıkkale Highway in the Elmadağ area during the early morning hours led to more than 20 chain-reaction accidents. Reports indicate over 50 vehicles were involved, resulting in injuries to several drivers and passengers. Following notifications from witnesses, a significant number of medical and police teams were dispatched to the accident sites. Injured individuals received first aid before being transported to nearby hospitals. Investigations into the accidents have been initiated. Traffic flow in the area was temporarily disrupted, prompting authorities to implement measures to prevent further incidents. One of the drivers, Emrah Şen,…

Three Turkish archery heroes, Mete Gazoz, Ulaş Berkim Tümer and Muhammet Abdullah Yıldırmış, who earned Turkey’s first team medal in archery at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, recently inspired young athletes and fans at Near East University. Accompanied by their coach, Yusuf Göktuğ Ergin, the trio joined a “Champions of the Century” session hosted in collaboration with the Near East University’s Faculty of Sports Sciences and the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus Archery Federation. The event featured the participation of Abdullah Topaloğlu, Turkish Archery Federation President and Turkish National Olympic Committee Board Member. Turkish archers attending a “Champions of the…