OSTİM, the driving force of Turkish industry with 5,200 businesses and 60,000 employees, continues its successful work in sports as well.
OSTİM, a model area encompassing 17 main sectors and 139 different business lines, along with its living spaces, social amenities, and sports facilities, has established its Paravolley (Sitting Volleyball) team, OSTİMSPOR, at the beginning of December. The team, comprised of experienced players, won a trophy in its first tournament.
With a squad of 13 players, OSTİMSPOR athletes, competing in a pre-season tournament held in Kırıkkale, faced tough matches against Kırıkkale Provincial Youth Services Directorate, Konya Physically Disabled, and Adana Hope's Light teams, and emerged victorious with 3 wins in 3 matches.
Preparing for the league with three training sessions a week, the club aims to send at least five athletes to the national team that will represent our country at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
“We want to bring the championship to our country”
Captain Mehmet Yılmaz, stating that they won the league title last year with his teammates, shared their ambitions in the league with the following words: “This year, we want to achieve the same success under the OSTİMSPOR jersey and bring the championship to Ankara, OSTİMSPOR and its community. I thank our management, our coach and my teammates.”
“Thank you for your support”
Head Coach Yusuf Kenan Kök also spoke about the team's current situation and goals: “With our new management and new team, my teammates and I believe that we will successfully represent OSTİMSPOR and Ankara in the Sitting Volleyball League in the 2016-2017 season and become champions again, and we are continuing our very serious work towards that goal. I would like to thank our club president Mr. Murat Kandazoğlu, our coordinator Ahmet Yılmaz, and our entire board of directors for their support.”
“We will send at least 3 athletes to Tokyo”
Evaluating the encouraging developments at OSTİMSPOR, Club President Murat Kandazoğlu said, “The team includes one national athlete with a physical disability who has achieved European and world rankings. The goal is to send two athletes each in archery and shooting, and at least three athletes in other branches, to the Olympics.”
Kandazoğlu also provided information about OSTİMSPOR's corporate structure, stating: “OSTİMSPOR Club, which began its activities in 1986, was established with the aim of representing the industrial spirit in the sports community and contributing to the mental and physical health of working youth. Having played a significant role in the social activities and promotion of the region, the Club has also become a symbol of the versatility and sportsmanship of OSTİM Organized Industrial Zone. Through its social and cultural activities and organizations within OSTİM, it aims to strengthen the feelings of friendship, brotherhood, and sportsmanship among OSTİM companies and employees, and to help them spend their free time productively.”
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