Happy 102nd Anniversary of our Republic
On the 102nd anniversary of our Republic, we commemorate with respect, compassion and gratitude all our heroes—above all Gazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk—who have bequeathed to us an independent and modern nation.
Through the unifying power of sport, and guided by Atatürk’s words, “I love the athlete who is intelligent, agile and of good character”, we continue to nurture disciplined, self-confident and responsible individuals who progress in the light of science.
On this meaningful day, it is our shared duty to uphold the values of our Republic and pass them on to future generations.
May our Republic Day be a joyous occasion.
Prof. Dr Ali Kızılet
Istanbul Gelişim University
Dean of the Faculty of Sports Sciences