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Ali Kaya and Bizuneh win the men’s and women’s races at Zeytinburnu Republic Run
A total of 2,026 entries were received for the 17th Zeytinburnu Republic Run, held in Zeytinburnu as part of the Oct. 29 Republic Day celebrations.
The 17th Zeytinburnu Republic Run, organized as part of the Oct. 29 Republic Day celebrations, has concluded.
Minister of Youth and Sports Osman Aşkın Bak and Zeytinburnu Mayor Ömer Arısoy also took part in the race held in Kazlıçeşme. After the start was given at Kazlıçeşme Sanat on Abay Avenue, the race finished at the same location.
A total of 2,026 entries were received for the 10-kilometer race, which was held in different categories. Ali Kaya won the overall men’s classification, while Emebet Ejigu Bizuneh finished first among the women.
Trophies and medals were presented to the athletes who placed in their respective categories after the event.
AASK athletes also competed
Anadolu Agency Sports Club athletes Hasan Hüseyin Kul, Ali Atmaca, Handan Kazancı, Çağrı Koşak, Elif Tuğtekin İnan, Hazel Belkıs Belge, Şengül Uzun and Bekir Ümit Uğurlukan competed on the 10-kilometer course.
Anadolu Agency finished second in the corporate category. Hasan Hüseyin Kul, head of AASK’s athletics branch, ranked 37th overall with a time of 38 minutes and 24 seconds and finished second in the 40–44 age group.
Kul received his individual award, while Anadolu Agency employees accepted the team trophy at the ceremony.
Arısoy: A celebration worthy of Zeytinburnu
Zeytinburnu Mayor Ömer Arısoy said after the race that they had launched the event with the participation of Minister of Youth and Sports Osman Aşkın Bak. Arısoy said the event had been held in Zeytinburnu for the 17th time and that interest had been high again this year.
Arısoy said the event drew broad participation, including those who joined the walk alongside the runners, and described it as “a celebration very fitting for Zeytinburnu,” while thanking all the athletes who competed.
Arısoy said they aimed to organize an even better event each year and would begin preparations for next year’s race after the conclusion of this event.
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