IGÜSPORFEST 2026, organized by the Department of Recreation at the Faculty of Sports Sciences of Istanbul Gelişim University, took place on June 1–2, 2026, with strong student participation. Aimed at fostering athletic competition, social interaction, and a sense of belonging to the faculty, the event brought students together over two days through competitions held in various sports.

The event, which received a total of 97 applications, featured 10 different sports. Table tennis was the most popular sport with 28 applications, followed by 3x3 soccer, foot tennis, and basketball. Thanks to the combined planning of team and individual sports, students had the opportunity to both showcase their athletic skills and enhance their social interactions.

As part of the event, competitions were held in table tennis, badminton, 3x3 soccer, 3x3 basketball, darts, pickleball, foot tennis, tug-of-war, sitting volleyball, and bocce for people with disabilities. In particular, the inclusion of sitting volleyball and bocce for people with disabilities in the program added significant value to the event by supporting an inclusive approach to sports and raising awareness about individuals with disabilities.

IGÜSPORFEST 2026 was carried out under an organizational structure coordinated by the academic staff of the Faculty of Sports Sciences. The competitions, planned by the technical coordinators of each sport, were conducted in accordance with the principles of fair play, and the top-performing athletes received their certificates of achievement and medals at the awards ceremony.

The awards ceremony and closing program held at the end of the event not only highlighted the students’ athletic achievements but also contributed to strengthening the sense of unity and solidarity within the faculty. Participants, faculty members, and the organizing team concluded İGÜSPORFEST 2026 with group photos taken to commemorate the day.

IGÜSPORFEST 2026 made significant contributions to promoting a culture of physical activity, fostering team spirit, and strengthening a sense of belonging to the faculty by providing students with opportunities to engage in sports and recreational activities during their free time.