The Eastern Mediterranean University (EMU) Sports Affairs Directorate organized its fifth annual Republic Run today, celebrating the 41st anniversary of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC). The run began at the EMU Lala Mustafa Pasha Sports Palace and concluded at the EMU Yasin Düşüner Stadium after completing a scenic campus track.

The event kicked off with an opening by EMU Vice Rector for Student Affairs, Prof. Dr. Sonuç Zorlu. The race saw active participation from EMU’s academic community, including Vice Rectors Prof. Dr. Osman M. Karatepe, Prof. Dr. Salih Katırcıoğlu, and Prof. Dr. Ali Öztüren, as well as students and administrative staff.

Race Results

The Republic Run featured two age-based categories for both men and women: under 40 and over 40. Medals were awarded to top finishers as follows:

• Women’s Under 40 Category:

  • 1st Place: Ada Kafa
  • 2nd Place: Anastasia Simelova
  • 3rd Place: Beyza Celme

• Men’s Under 40 Category:

  • 1st Place: Ömer Faruk
  • 2nd Place: Ali Kurşun
  • 3rd Place: Solomon Gillium

• Women’s Over 40 Category:

  • 1st Place: Naile Günbay
  • 2nd Place: Gülseren Dayanık

• Men’s Over 40 Category:

  • 1st Place: Kemal Kuşi
  • 2nd Place: Aytaç Çerkez
  • 3rd Place: Mahmut Elmazoğlu

EMU officials presented medals to the winners in recognition of their achievements in the November 15 Republic Run.