Girne American University (GAU) co-organized a road race with the Athletics Federation in Kyrenia to mark the 103rd anniversary of the founding of the Republic of Turkey on October 29.
Before the race began, participants observed a moment of silence and the Turkish national anthem was sung. Following opening speeches, the starting gun was fired.
In the senior women's and men's category, Veli Atikoğlu finished first, Emir Yanardağ came in second, and Yaşar Demirkent placed third.
GAU Rector Prof. Dr. Serdar Yurtsever, Athletics Federation Secretary General Derya Atamer, and officials from both institutions attended the event.
