19.05.2025 10:52
The first ceremony for the "May 19 Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day" was held at Anıtkabir. The Minister of Youth and Sports, Osman Aşkın Bak, visited Anıtkabir with representative youth from 81 provinces, national athletes, and accompanying delegations. In the Anıtkabir Special Book, Minister Bak wrote, "The strength of Turkey is its youth, and this strength is the bearer of the vision of the Century of Turkey."
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Great Leader Gazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk took the first step towards liberation on May 19, 1919, in Samsun. The first ceremony held in honor of May 19, which is considered the day the national struggle began and is dedicated to Atatürk by the youth, took place at Anıtkabir on the occasion of May 19 Atatürk Memorial, Youth and Sports Day.
MINISTER BAK AND YOUTH VISITED ANITKABIR
Minister of Youth and Sports Osman Aşkın Bak attended the ceremony held at Anıtkabir as part of the May 19 Atatürk Memorial, Youth and Sports Day, with representative youth from 81 provinces, national athletes, and accompanying delegation. The delegation led by Minister Aşkın Bak walked along the Lion's Road to Atatürk's mausoleum. After Minister Bak laid a wreath at the mausoleum, a moment of silence was observed, and the National Anthem was sung.
"TURKEY'S STRENGTH IS ITS YOUTH"
Minister Bak, who moved to the National Pact Tower, signed the Anıtkabir Special Book. Minister of Youth and Sports Bak wrote the following in the book:
"Dear Atatürk, the independence torch you lit in Samsun 106 years ago lives on these lands today as unity, peace, and hope. The Republic of Turkey, which has strengthened its brotherhood day by day and reinforced its unity, walks towards the future with this spirit. Today, our youth, who are faithfully committed to the memory of the past and play a key role in building the future, are determined to carry their country forward in science, art, sports, and technology. Turkey's strength is its youth, and this strength is the bearer of the vision of the Turkey Century. Your legacy is in safe hands. On the occasion of May 19 Atatürk Memorial, Youth and Sports Day, we once again commemorate your esteemed self, your comrades-in-arms, and our dear martyrs with mercy, gratitude, and respect. May your soul rest in peace."
Minister Bak chatted with the representative youth from 81 provinces, as well as athletes and Ministry staff, and took commemorative photos.
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