The 31st World University Summer Games were held in Chengdu, China between July 28 – August 8 with the participation of 120 countries. Ahmet Turgut Taflan, Faculty of Law 1st year student, successfully represented our university and our country in the Fencing-Sword branch. We congratulate Ahmet and wish him continued[Read More…]
Sports
Fall Semester Sports Programs: A Great Way to Get Fit and Stay Healthy
The Physical Education and Sports Center has another great semester of healthy and fun activities scheduled for Fall 2023. The courses and programs being offered include group exercises (H.I.I.T., Fit and Fun, etc.), aikido, judo, badminton, ballroom and Latin dancing, Turkish folk dance, fencing, fit-boxing, kendo, Pilates, squash, table tennis,[Read More…]
Sporting Events Begin
Everyone is welcome to participate in the “Sports As a Way of Life” and “Bilkent Sports Games” Trekking and Track & Field events that will be held September 18–24 at the Stadium and Bilkent Lake. “Bilkent Sports Games” Track & FieldDate: Thursday, September 21Time: 6 p.m.Place: Stadium “Sports As a[Read More…]
The Sporting Life
Name: Bora SaçkesenDepartment: Mechanical EngineeringHow often do you exercise?I exercise three or four times a week.How has regular exercise affected your life?Exercise keeps me fit, and I can see the change it makes in my body so it also makes me happy.What do you suggest to those who are just[Read More…]
Men’s Team Wins Inter-Universities Tennis Competition
Nine universities participated in the Regional League Inter-Universities tennis competition that took place in Ankara on May 30 – June 3. The Bilkent men’s team won overall and earned a place in the Super League. Team members: Ege Ertaş (ME), Emre Uyan (IE), Burak Ateşkan (LAW), Eren Özdilkural (IE), Mert Cemri[Read More…]
“Sports As a Way of Life” Yoga Master Class
The Yoga Master Class activity, meant to help with mental relaxation before final examinations, was held on Tuesday, May 30, at 6 p.m. In yoga, participants aim to focus full concentration on their physical movements with the goal of balancing mind and body. Thirty-five people participated in the Yoga Master[Read More…]
Badminton Tournament Results
The “Bilkent Sports Games” spring semester badminton tournament took place last week on the evenings of May 23 and 24, with competitions in three categories. The names of the players who finished in the top four places in each category are listed below. Women (Beginner)1- Tuğçe Sena Koyuncu 2- Selen[Read More…]
Football Tournament Results
The spring semester football tournament is over, and the results are in. The tournament cumulatively attracted 36 teams and 360 participants. All of the teams each represented one of the eight Sports As a Way of Life “mountain groups.”The top four teams of the tournament are listed below.
Squash Tournament Results
The “Bilkent Sports Games” fall semester squash tournament took place last week on May 16–18, with competitions in four categories. Below are the names of the players who finished in the top four places in each category. Women (Beginner)1- Özge Aydın 2- Melisa Koçak 3- Aysun Demirtaş 4- Dilek Şevval[Read More…]
Bilkent Swim and Kart Teams
The Bilkent swim team finished in 14th place at the UNILIG Interuniversity Swimming Championship of Turkey, which took place in Ankara May 5–7. Forty universities participated in the event. The Bilkent karting team completed the second stage of races in second position and finished in fourth place in the UNILIG[Read More…]