The “Health in Sports Summit,” organized by the Faculty of Health Sciences and TEKMER entrepreneurs GOA TALKS, took place with the participation of many prominent figures from the sports world, as well as academic experts in the field. The opening speeches were delivered by IAU President Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın, Vice Rector Prof. Dr. İbrahim Hakkı Aydın and Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences Prof. Dr. Tanju Besler. In his opening speech, Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın stated, “Sports and health are two fundamental dynamics that shape and enrich human life. However, we believe that these two important areas should not only be considered separately but should be approached holistically with a multidisciplinary understanding. In this regard, the main theme of our summit focuses on supporting athletes and sports in appropriate and sustainable conditions. I would like to thank all our team members and esteemed guests who contributed to the realization of this valuable organization.”
During the summit, topics such as ‘Multidisciplinary Approach in Basketball Teams,’ ‘Manual Therapy for Athletes,’ ‘Measurement Methods in Athletes,’ and ‘Multidisciplinary Approach in Football Teams’ were discussed in detail. Well-known figures such as Hidayet Türkoğlu, President of the Basketball Federation, former referee Erman Toroğlu, football player Aytaç Kara, and former basketball players Semih Erden and Sinan Güler also attended the summit. The summit, which attracted significant interest from students, offered participants an exceptional experience with innovative approaches to sports and health, along with inspiring insights from experts.
