FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT ORGANIZED FOR CHILDREN’S HOMES

 

Second-year students from the Department of Physical Education and Sports at the Faculty of Sports Sciences organized a football tournament as part of their "Community Service" (BEO-209) course, aiming to contribute to the physical, social, and athletic development of children. The tournament took place on Saturday, November 7, 2026, between 10:00 and 12:00, at the Arena Park artificial turf football field. A total of 31 children from four different children’s homes—Kardelen, Orkide, Erkam, and Huzur (Gökçe)—participated in the event. Designed to foster an interest in sports, encourage the habit of physical activity, and promote a culture of sportsmanship, the event highlighted values ​​such as team spirit, solidarity, cooperation, and social interaction. Organized by our second-year students, the tournament provided an opportunity for the children to come together through athletic activities, form new friendships, and enjoy their time. Held in the spirit of community service, the event showcased the unifying and developmental power of sports while also helping our university students develop a sense of social responsibility.