Tarih: 15.05.2025
The draw for the “Steps to the Future” Inter-High School Futsal Tournament hosted by Graduate Destinations University (LHU) was held on Thursday, May 15, 2025 at the LHU A Block 1st Floor Conference Hall. This special tournament, which aims to reinforce the fighting spirit, teamwork and sportsmanship of young athletes, created great excitement among high schools and officially started with the draw of lots.
The event, which was well attended, started at 14:00 am with opening speeches. The first speech was delivered by Emre GÖKÇE, the President of the Recreational Activities Community, which organized the event. GÖKÇE pointed out that the event is not only a sports competition for young people, but also a platform that strengthens social ties and encourages solidarity. Then, the advisor of the community and at the same time the coordinator of the tournament, Assoc. Assist. Ekin KILIÇ ALTINIŞIK mentioned the preparation process of the tournament and thanked the students and academicians who contributed.
In the protocol speeches part of the event, Dean of the Faculty of Sports Sciences Prof. Dr. Settar KOÇAK and Vice Rector Prof. Dr. İsmet ŞAHİN took the floor. Prof. Dr. KOÇAK emphasized the importance of sports in the lives of young people and stated that the tournament coincides with the vision of the university and is part of its mission to encourage young people to sports. Prof. Dr. Şahin emphasized that the university will continue to support the development of young people and wished all teams success.
After the speeches, the excitement of drawing lots began. While the high school team representatives in the hall held their breath to learn their opponents, the first round matches were announced as a result of the draw held in a fair and transparent environment. Throughout the event, the excitement of the student athletes and their teachers did not go unnoticed.
The tournament will witness the fierce competition of teams from different high schools in the coming weeks. The matches will be held open to the public in the sports halls of LHU and sports fans will have the chance to watch young talents from the stands.
In this important organization where young athletes will have the opportunity to showcase their potential, not only winning but also friendship, solidarity and sportsmanship will be prioritized.
We wish success to all high school teams participating in the tournament and hope that they will once again show the unifying power of sports in the gentlemanly competitions.
