Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus hosted a meaningful organization.
TRNC Friendship Cup was organized in order to strengthen the bonds of friendship and brotherhood between the Republic of Türkiye and the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) through sports.
U15 football teams of Beşiktaş, Fenerbahçe, Galatasaray and Trabzonspor from Turkey and Turkish Cypriot youth faced each other in the TRNC Friendship Cup.
In the tournament played at Nicosia Atatürk Stadium, in addition to the U15 teams of Turkey's four biggest clubs; Nicosia, Kyrenia, Famagusta/Iskele and Guzelyurt/Lefke mixes took place.
Speaking at the TRNC Friendship Cup organization attended by TRNC Prime Minister Ünal Üstel, Minister of Youth and Sports Dr. Osman Aşkın Bak drew attention to the unifying power of sports and the support Türkiye gives to the Turkish Cypriot youth.
Emphasizing that the organization is important for the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, Minister Bak said, "Today, we are organizing a really good event for Northern Cyprus. Our aim is for young people to do sports. We do not accept obstacles being placed in front of young people. The children of this place have united with the children of the motherland. We are having a nice festival today. We thank those who contributed." he said.
“Türkiye's four biggest clubs showed solidarity by participating in the organization”
Expressing his satisfaction with Türkiye's four biggest clubs coming to TRNC, Minister Bak noted that he called the club presidents one by one and received a positive response from them.
Referring to the Greek Cypriot Administration's obstacles to Barcelona's football camp planned to be held in TRNC, Minister Bak stated that Türkiye's four biggest clubs showed solidarity by participating in the organization. Minister Bak said, "The Turkish nation and our four big clubs responded to those who tried to prevent Barcelona from coming here and came here." he said.
Reminding that sports facilities and stadiums are being built all over Türkiye, Minister Bak stated that efforts to develop sports infrastructure in TRNC will continue.
“Together, we will ensure that Northern Cyprus becomes stronger and sports develop”
Minister Bak said, "Our President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said: 'There are no obstacles to sports.' Hopefully, we will build a living stadium here, as we did before. We are always with you. No matter what anyone says, we are one heart, one nation. Together, we will ensure the strengthening, development and development of sports in Northern Cyprus." he said.
Minister Dr. stated that although the young athletes participating in the organization came from different clubs, they came together in friendship and brotherhood. Osman Aşkın Bak said, "The excitement of the young people here is important. It is important for the children to be happy. Sports is a common language. We see the unifying and healing power of sports. They became brothers and friends here." he said.
Stating that four big clubs came to TRNC and showed that sports cannot be hindered, Minister Bak said, "We thank our big clubs. They put their hearts into it. They showed that there will be no obstacles. Together, we will work for a strong Turkey, for Turkishness, for the development of Turks and for the development of sports. I would like to thank those who contributed." he said.
Minister Bak also conveyed the greetings of the President of the Republic of Turkey, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, and thanked the TRNC Prime Ministry, club managers, technical committees and the Turkish Cypriot Football Federation for contributing to the organization.
