08 September 2025
Wheelchair Tennis Türkiye Championship Opening Ceremony Held in Çaycuma
The Wheelchair Tennis Türkiye Championship, hosted by the Çaycuma District Governor's Office and held at the Çaycuma District Directorate of Youth and Sports facilities from September 8-11, 2025, began with 45 participants.
Turkish Tennis Federation President Şafak Müderrisgil, Zonguldak AK Party Deputy Ahmet Çolakoğlu, Çaycuma District Governor Adem Kaya, Gökçebey District Governor Ruveyda Kahraman Şıktaş, Çaycuma Mayor Bülent Kantarcı, and many guests gathered with the athletes at the opening ceremony.
Wheelchair Tennis Turkish Tennis Federation President Şafak Müderrisgil began her speech by wishing success to all athletes who will take to the court in the first Türkiye Championship held since the sport became affiliated with the Turkish Tennis Federation. "As the Turkish Tennis Federation, we continue our work guided by the vision of ‘Tennis for Everyone’. Ensuring equal opportunities in sports and making tennis accessible throughout our country are among our primary goals. In this context, we view wheelchair tennis not only as a sport but also as a powerful symbol of social awareness and inclusivity. Our federation is taking steps to establish a supportive system to help individuals with disabilities connect more strongly to life through sports. We are continuing our efforts in many areas, from infrastructure work to training programs, from facilities to sustainable organizations. Our goal is to build a strong and sustainable wheelchair tennis system not only for today but also for tomorrow. In this regard, we consider it our duty to provide an environment where our athletes can showcase their talents, develop themselves, and successfully represent our country on the international stage. We will continue our efforts to make tennis accessible to wider audiences in our society and to overcome barriers together," she said.
AK Party Zonguldak Deputy Ahmet Çolakoğlu said in his speech: “Wheelchair tennis carries deep meaning. Sport is not just a competition, it is a source of inspiration. Hopefully, we will come together in more comprehensive organizations in Çaycuma in the coming years. I wish all our athletes success.”
District Governor Adem Kaya expressed his satisfaction with the championship being held in Çaycuma and drew attention to the unifying power of sports in overcoming barriers.
Kaya thanked all stakeholders for their contributions and
wished success to the athletes competing in the championship.
08 September 2025
