April 23, 2023

2023 EUROPEAN FAIR PLAY MOVEMENT “DIPLOMA OF RECOGNITION” goes to MEHMED SAMSA (TUR)

Mehmed Samsa lives in Mardin, a historic province in southeastern Turkey. He is a well-known businessman and a dedicated volunteer in sports and fair play. He has been particularly interested in wrestling and aviation.

With the slogan “Cycling is a Fair Play sport,” he introduced cycling to encourage young people to stay active, and he founded the second cycling club in Turkey. He also served as the second president of the Turkish Cycling Federation.

In addition, he supported the development of paragliding at Artuklu University in the province. As a representative for the promotion of fair play in Mardin, he has made significant contributions to various projects, including sponsoring initiatives that promote fair play values.

In recognition of his efforts, he received the Fair Play Award from the Turkish National Olympic Committee.