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The European Week of Sport is an important initiative traditionally organised every year between 23 and 30 September. Its main purpose is to bring together people from all walks of life, regardless of age or background, and to raise awareness of the importance of sport, physical activity and an active lifestyle.
Although Türkiye is not a member of the European Union, the European Week of Sport activities in Türkiye are supported by the European Commission. The Turkish Sport for All Federation has been authorised by the Ministry of Youth and Sports to coordinate the European Week of Sport activities in Türkiye, building on the experience and success gained through previous projects and initiatives such as Let’s Walk Together, HisApp, HIS Festivals and Sports for All activities, together with the approval and cooperation of the European Commission.
Within this framework, the Turkish Sport for All Federation is responsible for coordinating the activities organised in Türkiye under the European Week of Sport.
The main objective of the project is to encourage people of all ages, genders and backgrounds to participate in sport and physical activity and to strengthen awareness of the importance of active and healthy living throughout Türkiye. Through the multiplier effect of participants, stakeholders, local communities and communication activities, the project aims to extend the impact of the European Week of Sport to a much wider audience across the country.
While the overall target audience of the project covers all 81 provinces of Türkiye, the primary target group consists of seven provinces selected on the basis of their population, tourism potential and regional characteristics: Istanbul, Bursa, Samsun, Muğla, Nevşehir, Konya and Şanlıurfa.
During the European Week of Sport, which will take place between 23 and 30 September 2026, a total of 120 National Wellness Days For All events will be organised across these seven provinces. In addition, various activities aimed at promoting sport, physical activity, healthy living, social participation and awareness will be implemented throughout Türkiye in cooperation with project stakeholders, public institutions, local authorities, sports organisations and other partners under the coordination of the Turkish Sport for All Federation.
Through these activities, the European Week of Sport 2026 aims to encourage more people to make physical activity a regular part of their daily lives while promoting the values of participation, inclusion, friendship, respect and solidarity through sport.
