The 17th Ayva Cup Basketball Tournament will take place April 24–30. At this annual event, men and women’s basketball teams from local universities – customarily including Başkent University, Bilkent University, Hacettepe University, Middle East Technical University, Çankaya University and Atılım University – to play to win the Ayva Cup trophy.[Read More…]
Sports
“Sports As a Way of Life” Fitness Challenge Results
The “Sports As a Way of Life” Fitness Challenge events are now complete. Participants of the Fitness Challenge exercised regularly for four weeks. They committed to taking part in physical activity at least two and at most five times per week. The main aim of the challenge was to help[Read More…]
“Bilkent Sports Games” Tennis Tournament Results
The “Bilkent Sports Games” Spring Semester Tennis Tournament took place last week, on the evenings of April 5–7, with competitions in five categories. Students who played at least two matches received their GE250/251 points. Players who finished in the top four places in each category are listed below. Women (Beginner)1-[Read More…]
“Sports As a Way of Life” Cycling Tour
On Sunday, April 9, nearly 50 participants were at the starting line of the cycling tour, near the East Campus Sports Hall. They included Bilkenters of all ages as well as friends and guests. There were two routes, beginners and advanced, that took the competitors from East Campus to Main[Read More…]
“Sports As a Way of Life” Trekking
Nearly 40 individuals took part in the trekking activities held during the “Sports As a Way of Life” Walking Week. The participants covered a distance of about five km by walking two laps around Bilkent Lake. Students who completed the event received a GE250/251 score.
“Sports As a Way of Life” Cycling Tour
The “Sports As a Way of Life” Cycling Tour will start on April 9 at 11 a.m. from the East Campus Sports Hall. All Bilkent students and staff and their families and graduates and their families are eligible to participate in this activity. Participants may use their own bicycles, but[Read More…]
“Sports As a Way of Life” Step Challenge Results
Nearly 198 individuals took part in the Step Challenge activity as part of “Sports As a Way of Life.”Participants accomplished the Step Challenge by either walking or running 10,000 steps per day between February 27–March 26. Students who completed the activity received their GE250/251 points. Top finishers of the Step[Read More…]
“Bilkent Sports Games” Tennis Tournaments
It’s time to take out the rackets as the “Bilkent Sports Games” Tennis Tournaments are about to begin. All students are welcome to get in the game and take a shot at being the next “Bilkent Sports Games” Tennis Champion. Dates and Categories:April 5 Women’s Beginner and IntermediateApril 6 Men’s[Read More…]
Tryouts for Women’s Football Team
Tryout sessions for the Women’s Football Team are taking place this month and open to all students who are interested in joining the team. Registration will take place at all Sports Halls. The times and places of the tryouts are indicated in the following schedule.Dates & Times:Wednesday, March 225:30 –[Read More…]
“Sports As a Way of Life” Trekking
“Sports As a Way of Life” Bilkent Trekking will be held on Sunday, April 2 at 11 a.m. at Bilkent Lake.All students, academics, staff members, graduates and family members are eligible to participate in this activity. Date: Sunday, April 2Time: 11 a.m.Route: https://w3.bilkent.edu.tr/bilkent/physical-education-and-sports-center/sports-games/Registration: All Sports Halls. For more information: ext.[Read More…]