Event Overview The Sayokan Team presented a traditional performance at the Çanakkale Martyrs' Memorial.
The event was introduced by Murat Çekiç, coordinator of the Federation of Sports Disciplines in Development.
Award Ceremony Athletes who earned gold, silver, and bronze medals at the first official Sayokan Turkey Championship held in Karabük from 25‑28 June were honored during Mamak Municipality’s tour of Çanakkale.
Participation 346 athletes, coaches, and referees took part in the championship.
About Sayokan Sayokan is a martial art based on four crescents and four regions, drawing on historical Turkish warfare strategies and agricultural tools used in Anatolia.
It is practiced in 42 clubs affiliated with the federation and is taught in about 18 countries across Europe and the Americas.
The discipline offers two programs: the Alagan program for children aged 6‑24 and the Basagar program for adults, focusing on defense strategies.
Statement from Murat Çekiç Murat Çekiç said, “With Sayokan we reflect our language, traditions, customs, and heritage to the world.”
Sayokan Performance Held at Çanakkale Martyrs' Memorial
The Sayokan Team performed a traditional display at the Çanakkale Martyrs' Memorial, with athletes who won medals at the first official Sayokan Turkey Championship in Karabük being honored during Mamak Municipality's visit to Çanakkale.
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- Haber 1 · baglanti