Winners Announced at the Lefkoşa Half Marathon

The Ülker Lefkoşa Half Marathon, now in its 14th edition, was held in the capital. Under the slogan "Running from Heart to Heart," the event brought sport and social solidarity together. Organized by the Lefkoşa Turkish Municipality, the races included 5, 10 and 21 kilometer courses, as well as a children's run and a 4 kilometer public run.

Athletes from different age groups took part. In the 21 kilometer course, 153 athletes competed, 443 in the 10 kilometer course and 316 in the 5 kilometer course. In the children's run, young athletes aged 6 to 12 completed the course to the applause of their families. Face painting and games at the event area also brought joy to the children.

President Tufan Erhürman, Republican Turkish Party Leader Sıla Usar İncirli, Democrat People's Party Leader Zeki Çeler and several other politicians also took part in the marathon. Mehmet Aktunç, the National Unity Party's candidate for mayor of Lefkoşa Turkish Municipality, ran with his family.

Proceeds from the marathon will be transferred to the families of those who lost their lives in the ship disaster off Girne on August 30. Mayor Mehmet Harmancı stressed that thousands of people came together around the same purpose.

In the 5, 10 and 21 kilometer races, prizes were awarded to those who placed in the overall rankings and age categories.