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This is a list of notable Turkish sportspeople.
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Yılmaz is a Turkish word that translates to "plucky", “unyielding”, "unbeatable", or "brave", and is a very common surname and occasional male given name.
Turkey participated in the 2005 Mediterranean Games in Almería, Spain. With one hundred female and one hundred ninety-six male athletes participating, Turkey garnered seventy-three medals, marking this as its most successful participation in an international multi-sport gaming event in its history.
The Turkey men's national basketball team represents Turkey in international basketball tournaments. They are governed by the Turkish Basketball Federation. Their nickname is the 12 Dev Adam, meaning 12 Giant Men.
This article contains past rosters of the Galatasaray S.K. team.
Mersin İdmanyurdu Sports Club; located in Mersin, east Mediterranean coast of Turkey in 1982–83. The 1982–83 season was the 11th season of Mersin İdmanyurdu football team in First League, the first level division in Turkey. The team was promoted to first division last season for the fourth time.
Mersin İdmanyurdu Sports Club; located in Mersin, east Mediterranean coast of Turkey in 1977–78. The 1977–78 season was the sixth season of Mersin İdmanyurdu (MİY) football team in First League, the first level division in Turkey. They have relegated to second division at the end of the season. It was the second relegation from first division after 1973–74. Team's bad performance continued in Cup matches as well.
Mersin İdmanyurdu Sports Club; located in Mersin, east Mediterranean coast of Turkey in 1976–77. Mersin İdmanyurdu has promoted from Second League 1975–76, after two season break to first division. It was the second time the team promoted to first division. In the first time, they have remained at the league for seven season. This second promotion had let the team to stay two more seasons. The 1976–77 season was the eighth season of Mersin İdmanyurdu (MİY) football team in Turkish First Football League in total. They finished seventh in the league.
Mersin İdmanyurdu Sports Club; located in Mersin, east Mediterranean coast of Turkey in 1973–74. The 1973–74 season was the sixth season of Mersin İdmanyurdu (MİY) football team in Turkish First Football League, the first level division in Turkey. They have relegated to second division at the end of the season.
Mersin İdmanyurdu Sports Club; located in Mersin, east Mediterranean coast of Turkey in 1979–80. At the end of 1979–80 season Mersin İdmanyurdu has promoted to First League for the third time. The 1979–80 was the eighth season of Mersin İdmanyurdu (MİY) football team in Second League, the second level division in Turkey. They finished 1st in Group A. They have lost second league championship game against Kocaelispor by penalties.
Şahin is a Turkish and Tatar name of Persian origin that means "hawk". Notable people with the name include:
Özlem is a common feminine Turkish given name. In Turkish, "Özlem" means yearning and missing.
Can is a common Turkish, Azerbaijani and Circassian given name and surname, meaning spirit, life, soul or heart. Turkish and Azerbaijani use is derived from the Persian word Jan and Circassian use is derived from Circassian word Janberk. In Turkish, the name Can is pronounced similarly to the common English name John. Džan is a variant in use in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
The Turkey men's national under-18 and under-19 basketball team is the national representative for Turkey in men's international under-18 and under-19 basketball tournaments. They are formed and run by the Turkish Basketball Federation. The team competes at the FIBA U18 EuroBasket, with the opportunity to qualify for the FIBA U19 World Cup.
Turkey competed at the 2005 Summer Universiade in İzmir, Turkey from 11 August to 22 August 2005. A total of 285 athletes were a part of the Turkish team competing in 14 sports branches.