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Summer Sports School in Ortahisar Continues with Enthusiasm
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Summer Sports School in Ortahisar Continues with Enthusiasm

From Cumhuriyet · () Turkish

Translated from Turkish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Ortahisar Municipality's Summer Sports School is underway, supporting children's physical development and social skills with 450 participants across 10 sports branches.
  • The program aims to foster discipline, teamwork, and healthy habits, offering an alternative to screen time during the summer break.
  • Mayor Ahmet Kaya highlighted the school's contribution to raising healthy and confident generations, emphasizing the importance of physical and social development alongside academics.

Ortahisar Municipality's Summer Sports School is fostering physical development and social skills among hundreds of children this summer. The program, coordinated by the Youth and Sports Services Directorate, offers training in 10 different sports disciplines, including soccer, taekwondo, karate, muaythai, handball, boxing, kickboxing, gymnastics, tennis, and swimming.

With 450 students enrolled, the school provides expert coaching from 18 specialized instructors. Children are actively engaged in learning and having fun through educational and entertaining activities, experiencing the discipline of sports and the value of teamwork. The program, which began on July 1, will continue until August 14, offering a structured and engaging summer break.

Ortahisar Mayor Ahmet Kaya emphasized the importance of children's physical and social growth, stating, "Our Summer Sports School, organized to ensure our children spend their summer vacation learning and having fun with their friends on sports fields, continues this year with the participation of hundreds of our children." He added that the children gain lifelong values such as discipline, teamwork, and sharing, while also strengthening their communication skills and reducing screen time.

The mayor thanked everyone involved in organizing the Summer Sports School, recognizing its role in helping children achieve significant gains. The initiative aims to cultivate healthy and confident generations by prioritizing holistic development beyond academics.

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Originally published by Cumhuriyet in Turkish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.