With the protocol signed with the Ministry of Youth and Sports, Turkish Airlines’ support for sports will continue. Turkish Airlines and the Ministry of Youth and Sports signed a “Support for Turkish Sports” cooperation protocol. The signing ceremony, held at Turkish Airlines Headquarters, was attended by the Minister of Youth and Sports, Dr. Osman Aşkın Bak, Turkish Airlines Chairman of the Board and Executive Committee Prof. Dr. Ahmet Bolat, the presidents and executives of 63 federations under the ministry, as well as senior management from Turkish Airlines. Under the protocol, the aim is to facilitate the transportation of athletes from these federations to competitions within Türkiye and around the world.
Continuing its investments with full determination and awareness of the role sports play in promoting the country and cultural exchange, Turkish Airlines has contributed more than 200 million USD to Turkish sports over the past 20 years, across many branches ranging from football to water polo, basketball to athletics. With the new protocol, the transportation needs of federations under the ministry will be gathered under one roof, enabling athletes to be represented more effectively, strongly, and safely in national and international competitions.
Speaking at the signing ceremony, Minister of Youth and Sports Dr. Osman Aşkın Bak said:
“Today, with the protocol we signed with Turkish Airlines, we are providing significant support to our sports federations. For one year, free ticket support will be provided for flights determined according to the needs of our federations. In this way, the transportation burden on our federations will be partially alleviated. Furthermore, it will offer valuable contributions to the strong progress of Turkish sports. While our athletes move forward to new experiences and achievements, they will also feel the value of this meaningful support. As they proudly wave our national flag around the world, it is our duty, along with all institutions, to pave their way and support them. Each journey taken here is also a signature placed on the dreams of our youth. Our country’s flag carrier will proudly carry our athletes, who wear the crescent and star on their chests, once again this year. I thank Turkish Airlines for this visionary support. Their strong wings will open new horizons for our athletes’ successes. This cooperation is the clearest indicator of what our institutions can achieve when they join forces. Today’s protocol is a highly valuable step toward raising the champions of the future. I wish it to be beneficial for our nation, our youth, and our sports community.”
Turkish Airlines Chairman of the Board and Executive Committee Prof. Dr. Ahmet Bolat added:
“As Turkish Airlines, while proudly representing our country in the skies, we wholeheartedly believe in the unifying power of sports. With the strength of our flight network, we help overcome borders in sports. Standing by our athletes in every achievement is both a national responsibility and a great source of pride. With this cooperation, we aim to carry Turkish sports even further on the international stage.”
This support provided to athletes representing Turkish sports not only strengthens athletic achievements but also adds value to our country’s global image. Moreover, with increased coordination between federations, participation in national and international tournaments is expected to become more systematic and efficient.