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Londra Gazete

London Hosted Vibrant Celebration for 19 May Youth and Sports Day

News In English
19.05.2025
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London is set to mark the national Turkish holiday, 19 Mayıs Atatürk’ü Anma, Gençlik ve Spor Bayramı (Atatürk Memorial, Youth and Sports Day), with a lively and inclusive celebration on Sunday, 18 May 2025. The event, which took place at the New River Stadium Sports Centre in North London, aims to bring together families, students, and members of the wider Turkish and Turkish Cypriot communities to honour the importance of youth in shaping the future.

Organised through the combined efforts of the Turkish Embassy in London’s Education Counsellor’s Office, the Education Attaché of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) London Representation office, the Turkish Community Football Federation(TTFF), the Council of Turkish Cypriot Associations UK (CTCA), and the UK Turkish Language Culture and Education Consortium(ITDEK), the event highlights the continued cultural connection and unity among the Turkish diaspora in the United Kingdom.

Nuriye Mertcan

Kenan Nafi

İrfan Davulcular

Starting off the event with the Turkish national anthem, representatives from the organisations ITDEK President Nuriye Mertcan, CTCA President Kenan Nafi, TTFF President İrfan Davulcular and TRNC Vice Consul İsmail Şahinoğlu welcomed guest.  The Turkish Ambassador to London Osman Koray Ertaş delivered a speech, emphasizing the importance of freedom as the foundation for a better future. He highlighted the significance of 19 May as a day to celebrate the potential of young people and encouraged children to pursue their education with determination. The Ambassador expressed his hope that the younger generation would not only achieve academic success but also remain connected to their cultural roots. He underlined the role of youth in shaping a more prosperous and united future, urging them to carry forward the values of Atatürk with pride and responsibility.

İsmail Şahinoğlu

Osman Koray Ertaş

This year’s celebration features a rich program of activities, with a particular focus on children and youth. Attendees from across the country, including community members from Luton and Exeter participated in the event. Young performers from these regions as well a London based association prepared an array of artistic presentations, including poetry recitals, songs, and traditional dance performances. These showcases reflect both the creative spirit and the cultural heritage passed on to the younger generations.

In addition to the performances, the event will also host a spirited football tournament, reinforcing the day’s emphasis on youth and sports. Teams made up of children and teenagers competed, encouraging sportsmanship and camaraderie among participants.


The 19 May holiday, first celebrated in 1938, commemorates Mustafa Kemal Atatürk’s landing in Samsun in 1919, which marked the beginning of the Turkish War of Independence. It has since evolved into a national celebration of youth and athleticism, deeply rooted in the values of progress, education, and unity.

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