Ayşe Gürer, a second-year student in the Department of American Language and Literature, took two podium places in road cycling this season, competing in the 18-year age category. She finished first at Gran Fondo Başkent 2026 and second at Gran Fondo Konya. Gran Fondo races are long-distance, mass-participation road cycling[Read More…]
Sports
Fall Semester “Bilkent Sports Games” Tournaments
It’s time for friends to get together and organize teams for the “Bilkent Sports Games” fall semester basketball, football and volleyball tournaments, organized by the Physical Education and Sports Center. To register, participants must fill out a team information form at the Physical Education and Sports Center by the registration[Read More…]
“Bilkent Sports Games” Athletics 50m–100m Sprint
The “Bilkent Sports Games” 50m–100m sprint event will be held on Wednesday, October 7, at the Stadium. Date: Wednesday, October 7 Time: 6 p.m. Place: Stadium Participation: All Bilkent students Registration: All Sports Halls For more information: spor@bilkent.edu.tr, ext. 1993 Note: The date of the event may change depending on[Read More…]
“Sports As a Way of Life” Cardio Week
The Physical Education and Sports Center is organizing a Cardio Week under the “Sports As a Way of Life” program on September 29–October 1. All Bilkent students may take part in rowing exercises for 20 minutes, cycling for 20 minutes or treadmill exercises for 30 minutes, adjusted to their physical[Read More…]
Bilkent Represents at FISU World Forum 2026
Ahsen Küçükdurmaz, director of the Physical Education and Sports Center, recently represented Bilkent University at the FISU World Forum 2026 in Östersund, Sweden. The forum brought together more than 160 participants from 44 countries, including representatives of universities, national university sports federations and the international university sports community. Throughout the[Read More…]
Hiking with “Sports As a Way of Life”
A “Sports As a Way of Life” hiking event will be held on September 27 at 10 a.m. at Bilkent Lake. All Bilkent students, academic and administrative staff members, their families, and graduates and their families are welcome to take part. Date: Sunday, September 27 Time: 10 a.m. Meeting Point:[Read More…]
Fall Semester Sports Programs
The Physical Education and Sports Center offers a range of sports activities for the fall semester, including badminton, group exercise programs, martial arts, pilates, squash, table tennis, tennis, yoga and more. Registration for fall semester sports courses will take place at the Dormitories, East and Main Sports Halls, and all[Read More…]
IAED Student Qualifies for FISU World University Orienteering Championships
Ayşa Asya Tuzcuoğulları, a second-year student in the Department of Interior Architecture and Environmental Design, has qualified to represent Türkiye at the FISU World University Orienteering Championships. Tuzcuoğulları earned her place on the national team after finishing third overall at the Turkish Inter-university Orienteering Championship, organized by the Turkish University[Read More…]
Bilkent Teams Compete in National Basketball and Shooting Championships
Bilkent students and teams competed at the Turkish Inter-university Basketball and Shooting Championships, organized by the Turkish University Sports Federation. The Turkish Inter-university Basketball Championship was held in Mersin on June 21–30, with 32 university teams from across the country. The Bilkent men’s basketball team advanced to the quarterfinals, finishing[Read More…]
University Sports Teams Tryouts
Tryout sessions for university sports teams will take place in September. The tryouts are open to all students interested in joining a team. For the schedule, please visit the QR code for dates, times and locations. Registration will take place at all Sports Halls. AMERICAN FOOTBALLDates and Times:September 22–24, 6–9[Read More…]