KKTC MOK and TMOK Take Steps Toward Sports Cooperation

A delegation from the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus National Olympic Committee attended the Extraordinary General Assembly of the Turkish National Olympic Committee held in Istanbul. Following the General Assembly, the boards of the two committees met and made decisions aimed at developing cooperation in the field of sports.

TMOK President Prof. Dr. Veli Ozan Çakır specifically acknowledged the KKTC MOK and the delegation in his speech at the General Assembly, welcoming the representatives. This gesture was seen as a tangible sign of the friendship and solidarity between the two committees.

At the joint meeting, the discussions covered increasing opportunities for athletes to take part in international organizations, strengthening relations between the two committees, and putting joint projects into practice. A timetable was set for implementing the decisions taken, and the parties reached agreement on the roadmap to be followed.

At the end of the meeting, Çakır was presented with a plaque of appreciation on behalf of the KKTC MOK for his support of the cooperation. In a statement, the KKTC MOK said it believes sport is a field that builds bonds between societies and develops international relations. It added that it will continue working to turn this cooperation into concrete projects.

It was emphasized that contacts will be pursued with determination to expand opportunities for Turkish Cypriot youth and to ensure that athletes take the place they deserve on the international stage.