Alanya Cycling Team achieves brilliant success in the Turkey Cup
The Alanya Belediyespor cycling team has recently made a strong impression in the ninth and final stage of the Turkey Cup, securing outstanding results in both the women’s senior category and the women’s U17 category.
These national triumphs for athletes from Alanya bring pride to the region and underline Alanya’s position as an active city with a focus on sport, which is relevant for both tourists and permanent residents who engage with the local community. In the competition, which was the final event of the Turkey Cup season, several of Alanya’s cyclists excelled.
In the women' s senior category (Büyük Kadınlar), Sevim Gerçek stood at the top of the podium as the Turkish champion, an impressive achievement that cements her position in national cycling.
The same category also saw Gamze Ceyhan take a strong third place, demonstrating the depth of the team’s talent.
On the final day of the competition, Hatice Buse Ertekin won the criterium race, completing a dominant display from Alanya Belediyespor. The collective effort also bore fruit, as the senior women’s team from Alanya Belediyespor finished the season as Turkish champions in the team competition.
This is a significant recognition of the team’s consistency and strength throughout the entire season.
Such a title highlights the high quality of training and talent development taking place in Alanya, and strengthens the city’s reputation as a hotbed for athletes. In the women’s U17 category, Alanya Belediyespor also showcased the talents of the future.
The U17 team secured a strong second place in the final stage of the cup.
This bodes well for the future and demonstrates that the club has a solid recruitment strategy and develops young athletes capable of competing at a national level, which is important for maintaining Alanya’s sporting status. These successes underscore Alanya’s commitment to sport and contribute to the city’s identity as an active and sports-friendly destination.
For tourists, Nordic readers, and foreign residents in the region, this shows that Alanya offers a dynamic local community with events and activities that extend beyond traditional tourism.
It provides an opportunity to engage in local events and experience the pride and enthusiasm that accompany sporting achievements, which enriches the experience of living in or visiting the region.
Source: Yenialanya
