Surfing excitement in Alanya.

Within the scope of the BAKA Project, the Turkish Surfing Championship, initiated by ALTİD in 2012, and the 2019 Olympic Surfing National Team Selection trials will be held in Alanya between December 22, 2018, and January 1, 2019. Mehmet Özgen, an official from the Alanya Surfing Club, stated that approximately 50 surfers from both domestic and international locations have registered for the event, which is held under the auspices of the Developing Sports Branches Federation, and that 10 athletes from Alanya will be competing. As part of the event, Soren Handrup, a surfer from Denmark who arrived in Alanya by bicycle after 4 months of travel, stated that the city is ideal for surfing.

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The Olympic Surfing National Team Selection and the Surfing Turkey Championship will be held in Alanya between December 22, 2018, and January 1, 2019.

The surfing sport, initiated in Alanya in 2012 within the scope of the Western Mediterranean Development Agency (BAKA) project by the Alanya Tourism Operators Association (ALTİD), is attracting great interest. The Turkish Surfing Championship and the 2019 Olympic Surfing National Team Selection trials, which are increasing in popularity in the region, will be held in Alanya between December 22, 2018, and January 1, 2019. Mehmet Özgen, an official from the Alanya Surfing Club, who provided information about the event, stated that approximately 50 surfers from both domestic and international locations have registered for the competition. "In this organization, which will be held under the auspices of the Developing Sports Branches Federation, 10 surfers from Alanya will compete. Only licensed athletes affiliated with the federation are eligible to participate in this event, and referees and federation officials from Greece and Turkey will be present."

ARRIVED BY BICYCLE IN 4 MONTHS FROM DENMARK.

Soren Handrup, a surfer who traveled to Alanya by bicycle from Denmark over a period of 4 months, enjoyed surfing in Alanya's magnificent scenery. Handrup, who described himself as a traveler, stated that Alanya is an ideal city for surfing and that he is happy to be here for this sport.

COMPETITION CATEGORIES:

High Performance Shortboard, Open Age Women/Men, High Performance Shortboard, Under 18 Men, Longboard, Open Age Women/Men, Longboard, Under 18 Men, and SUP, Open Age Women/Men.