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President of the Turkish Tug of War Federation Eray Aldemir and Turkish athletes represented Türkiye at the opening ceremony of the 6th World Nomad Games held in Kyrgyzstan. President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, who attended the ceremony together with First Lady Emine Erdoğan, stood up and greeted the Turkish athletes participating in the Games.
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Our Federation President, Eray Aldemir, visited Saim Demir, the Director of National Education for the Akdeniz District, at his office. Our President presented him with a National Tug-of-War Team jersey as a memento of the day and expressed his gratitude for his contributions to the development of our sport.
In Dalaman district of Muğla, the year-end events organized within the scope of the "I Am Sensitive to My Environment, I Uphold My Values (ÇEDES)" Project were held with the active participation of students.
Turkish Tug-of-War Federation President Eray Aldemir, National Team Coach Hamza Atay, and national athletes who achieved success in the Turan Cup visited the Silifke District National Education Director in his office.
The Turan CUP 2 International Tug-of-War Championship, held with great enthusiasm and international excitement on the Taşucu coast of Mersin between May 1-3, 2026, with the participation of 14 countries, attracted attention not only with its sporting achievements but also with its strong collaborations and support.
Turkish Tug-of-War Federation President Eray Aldemir, European Tug-of-War Federation representative Dariusz Bajkowski, and federation officials visited Silifke Anatolian Imam Hatip High School and met with the school administration, teachers, and national athlete students.
Following the 2nd International Open Turan Cup Tug-of-War Tournament held on Taşucu Beach between May 1-3, 2026, the athletes of the Turkish National Tug-of-War Team visited Silifke Mayor Dr. Mustafa Turgut in his office.
Following the 2nd International Open Turan Cup Tug-of-War Tournament held on Taşucu Beach between May 1-3, 2026, the athletes of the Turkish National Tug-of-War Team visited the Silifke District Governorship.
The 2nd International Open Turan Cup Tug-of-War Tournament, hosted by the Turkish Tug-of-War Federation, supported by the European Tug-of-War Federation, and sponsored by MEDCEM, was successfully completed in Mersin between May 1-3, 2026. Teams from 14 different countries
"November 10th Atatürk Commemoration Tug-of-War Championship"
A Powerful Gathering in Istanbul: The European Tug-of-War Family Comes Together on the Same Rope The annual General Assembly Meeting of the European Tug-of-War Federation was successfully held in Istanbul between April 17-19, 2026, hosted by the Turkish Tug-of-War Federation.
The program for the 2nd Turan Cup Open Championship, to be held in Taşucu district of Mersin on May 1-3, 2026, has been announced!