Beyazbayram: Sports Problems Must Be Solved Through Lasting Policies

Esentepe Sports Club President İbrahim Beyazbayram said that as a new election period begins, TRNC (KKTC) sports require a new era, a new approach and a strong will. Beyazbayram stated that the state, federations, the private sector and clubs should come together around the same table.

Beyazbayram argued that sports problems must be solved through concrete projects and lasting policies, not through promises made during election periods. He drew attention to the economic difficulties of clubs, the challenges faced by administrators and the hardships faced by children in the youth development system. He noted that being a club president does not only mean building a team, making transfers and competing in the league, but also means looking after young people, preparing a future for children and keeping facilities alive.

Among Beyazbayram's proposals was the establishment of an independent Ministry of Youth and Sports with sufficient budget and decision-making authority. He called for an update to state contributions to clubs and for these contributions to be distributed according to predetermined, transparent and fair criteria. He proposed encouraging private sector investment in sports and offering more attractive tax advantages to sponsor companies.

He emphasized that a dedicated budget should be allocated for youth coaches, sports equipment, field use, transportation costs and the development of young players. He called for clubs that develop young talent to receive additional state support. He stated that the organizational, facility, referee, youth development and growth burden of the Cyprus Turkish Football Federation (KTFF) should not be left solely to the federation and clubs, that a sustainable partnership should be established between the state and KTFF, and that the federation's institutional structure and autonomy should be protected.