Competitions in two of the six branches of the 21st Angora Cup Inter-university Sports Festival have been completed.  Approximately 250 students from various universities, including Ankara, Başkent, Bilkent, Boğaziçi, Gazi, Hacettepe, Hacı Bayram Veli, Eskişehir Osmangazi, METU, TEDU, Jandarma and SHG, and Yıldırım Beyazıt, participated in this event.  Bilkent athletes finished in the top three across various events.   Swimming:  Women   1. METU  2. Boğaziçi University   3. Bilkent University  Men  1. METU  2. Hacettepe University [Read More…]

The spring semester “Bilkent Sports Games” 3-on-3 basketball tournament has ended, and the results are in. Organized by the Physical Education and Sports Center as part of the “Bilkent Sports Games” program, 31 teams and 140 participants took part in the basketball 3-on-3 tournament. Each of the teams represented one of the[Read More…]

Organized by the Turkish University Sports Federation, the Inter-university Road Cycling Championship took place in Alanya on April 13–15, with the participation of 27 athletes from 19 universities. Representing Bilkent, student-athlete Ayşe Gürer competed in the event and finished seventh in Türkiye.  In addition, the Bilkent men’s table tennis team participated in the Inter-university Table Tennis Championship held in Burdur on April 13–17.[Read More…]

The Physical Education and Sports Center invites all Bilkent students to approach the examination period in a physically and mentally refreshed, relaxed and renewed manner by joining the “Sports As a Way of Life” breathing and meditation session, which will be held at the Main Sports Hall on May 5 at 6[Read More…]

On Sunday, April 19, 30 Bilkenters were ready at the starting line near the East Campus Sports Hall. They included Bilkenters of all ages as well as friends and guests.  The competitors took the route from East Campus to the Stadium. Students who took part in the class earned points for their “Sports As a Way[Read More…]

The 21st annual Angora Cup Inter-university Sports Festival will take place April 17–30. Organized by the Physical Education and Sports Center, 456 students from a number of universities are expected to be on campus for this special event.  The students, either as individuals or on teams, will compete to win cups in six[Read More…]

The “Sports As a Way of Life” cycling tour will start on April 19, at the East Sports Hall.   Time: 11 a.m.  Route: https://w3.bilkent.edu.tr/bilkent/physical-education-and-sports-center/sports-games/  All Bilkent students, academic and staff members, their families and graduates and their families are eligible participate in this activity. Participants may use their own bike, or bicycles will be provided for[Read More…]

The “Bilkent Sports Games” athletics 800m middle distance competitions will be held on April 8 at the Stadium. All Bilkent students are invited to participate in the competitions.  Time: 6 p.m.   Place: Stadium  Registration: All Sports Halls  For more information please call ext. 1993. 

As part of the “Sports As a Way of Life” program, the event “Blind Yoga” was held on March 24 at the Main Sports Hall with the participation of 45 students.  During the session, participants experienced a different dimension of movement by practicing with their eyes closed, shifting their focus from external[Read More…]

On Sunday, March 8, members of the Bilkent community came together for a nature walk organized as part of the International Women’s Day activities.  The event took place on a sunny day on campus, bringing together faculty members, staff, students and their families. Participants walked along the route and spent time outdoors, enjoying the[Read More…]