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Fenerbahçe say fans chanting Putin's name 'don't represent us' as UEFA launches probe

Fenerbahçe say fans chanting Putin's name 'don't represent us' as UEFA launches probe

The İstanbul club noted that it had a friendly game in April with Ukraine's Shakhtar Donetsk to raise awareness about peace.

Only 3 of 61 sports federations are headed by women in Turkey

Only 3 of 61 sports federations are headed by women in Turkey

Despite there being many women athletes in Turkey, the number of women leading sports federations is very low, shows a new report.

Gender inequality in sports through the lens of Tokyo Olympics

Gender inequality in sports through the lens of Tokyo Olympics

More than 70 percent of professional women athletes are trained by men and also in the associations and the media, men continue to make the rules.

29 July 2021 Betania Bardeleben Reyna

Zeyneb Hilal: I had my concerns, but I trained and finally did it

WINNER OF BOSPHORUS SWIMMING RACE

Zeyneb Hilal: I had my concerns, but I trained and finally did it

Zeyneb Hilal Saraç came in first in the 32nd Bosphorus Cross-Continental Swimming Race, which was joined by swimmers from 46 countries of the world. She has answered the questions of bianet about her training and the race amid pandemic.

26 August 2020 Evrim Kepenek

Queer Olympics to Start on August 10

Queer Olympics to Start on August 10

Program of the queer olympics of Turkey “Queer Olympix 2018” has become clear. Starting with the events in Heybeliada on the first day, Queer Olympix will continue in Kalamış on second and third days.

A Sportswoman is Called a "Woman", not a "Lady"

A Sportswoman is Called a "Woman", not a "Lady"

The Basketball Federation has decided to use the term “women’s league.” Associate Professor Dr. Cubukcu from Istanbul University says, "The equivalent of man is woman, not lady.” Language experts advocate the word, “woman.” International sports organisations also use, “woman,” not “lady.”

14 August 2010 Berivan Tapan