At the seminar program titled ‘100% Triathlon: Lifetime Sports for Lifetime Health,’ organized in collaboration with the Health Community and Sports Community of Hasan Kalyoncu University (HKU), Ahmet Selami Vanlı, the President of the Boğaziçi Olympic Swimming Club, shared his experiences specific to triathlon and the positive effects of the sport on physical, mental, and spiritual health with students.
The program, held at the HKU Law Auditorium, was attended by HKU Rector Prof. Dr. Türkay Dereli, Vice Rectors Prof. Dr. Gül Rengin Küçükerdoğan and Prof. Dr. Mehmet Lütfi Yola, Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences Prof. Dr. Kezban Bayramlar, Dean of the Faculty of Aviation and Space Sciences Prof. Dr. Fatih Hasoğlu, Student Dean Dr. Lecturer Özgür Osman Demir, academics, and students.
In his opening speech, HKU Rector Prof. Dr. Türkay Dereli stated, ‘Sport is not only a means to nurture our bodies but also a lifestyle that guides us towards our goals with determination. Engaging in sports is of paramount importance for maintaining and enhancing our physical health. However, it does not only impact our physical health but also positively influences our mental health. Sports provide us with opportunities to develop capacities in various areas such as coping with stress, gaining focus, and improving leadership skills. At Hasan Kalyoncu University, encouraging our students to embrace sports and a healthy lifestyle is an important mission for us.’
Ahmet Selami Vanlı, the President of the Boğaziçi Olympic Swimming Club, highlighted their four different swimming marathons including the İskenderun Gulf, Gökçeada Passage, Mudanya Gulf, and Büyükçekmece Gulf, alongside their educational activities. He mentioned that athletes who successfully complete these four races will be presented with a special plaque signed by the Ministry of Youth and Sports. He emphasized the need for a more active role in sports to elevate Turkey internationally, utilizing its potential resources effectively.
Ahmet Selami Vanlı underscored the contributions of triathlon to mental and physical development, emphasizing its significance in life discipline and management. He also discussed the connection between health and triathlon and the opportunities it presents.
At the end of the program, HKU Rector Prof. Dr. Türkay Dereli presented a plaque to Ahmet Selami Vanlı, the President of the Boğaziçi Olympic Swimming Club.
