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…]
Sports
Bilkent American Football Team Group Stage Results in Unilig 1st League
Organized by the Türkiye University Sports Federation, the Unilig American Football 1st League competitions were held with the participation of 24 teams. Representing Bilkent University, the American Football Team finished second in its group, winning four out of five matches. Match Results: Bilkent University 23 – 8 Marmara University Bilkent University 71 – 0 Selçuk University Bilkent University 23 – 12 Afyon Kocatepe University [Read More…]
“Sports As a Way of Life” and “Bilkent Sports Games” Results
A series of sports events organized by the Physical Education and Sports Center have been successfully completed, bringing together a large number of students in swimming competitions, a cardio week, and squash and badminton tournaments. The “Bilkent Sports Games” swimming competition took place between January 26 and February 8, with[Read More…]
International Women’s Day Trekking
International Women’s Day Trekking As part of the International Women’s Day celebration, a “Sports As a Way of Life” trekking event will be organized on March 8 at 11 a.m. at Bilkent Lake. This special event aims to highlight the importance of women’s participation in sports and active living. All Bilkent students, academic and administrative staff[Read More…]
American Football Team Moves Closer to Super League
In the University Sports Federation of Türkiye Division 1 American Football League, Bilkent’s team played a match on February 8, defeating Okan University with a convincing score of 41–6. The Bilkent Judges will play the final match of the group against Başkent University on February 21 at Hacettepe University Stadium. The winner will be promoted to the Super League. All Bilkent members are invited[Read More…]
Badminton Tournament
The “Bilkent Sports Games” badminton tournament will be held on February 25–26, at the Main Sports Hall. Dates and Categories February 25: Women and Men’s Beginner February 26: Women and Men’s Intermediate Time: 6 p.m. Place: Main Sports Hall Registration: All Sports Halls For more information please call ext. 1993 or email to spor@bilkent.edu.tr
Raqball at Bilkent
An introductory training session on Raqball was organized at Bilkent as part of the “Raqball Development Project” by EUSA in collaboration with eight universities across Europe. 12 students attended the event, held on February 7, where they had the opportunity to learn about and try Raqball.
Squash Tournament
The “Bilkent Sports Games” squash tournament will be held February 17–19, at the Dormitories Sports Hall. All students are welcome to this activity consisting of competitions in men and women’s categories. Dates and Categories: February 17: Women’s Beginner and Intermediate February 18: Men’s Beginner February 19: Men’s Intermediate Time: 6[Read More…]
Participation in Inter-university Cross Country Championship
The Inter-university Cross Country Türkiye Championship, organized by the Türkiye University Sports Federation, was held in Kuşadası on January 21. A total of 118 athletes from 34 universities participated in the event. The Bilkent men’s team finished ninth in Türkiye.
Cardio Week
The Physical Education and Sports Center is organizing a Cardio Week under the “Sports As a Way of Life” program on February 10–13. Bilkent students may participate in cardio and strength exercises that can be performed readily by everyone. In this activity, to be held at the Dormitories, Main and East Sports Halls, participants can do[Read More…]