ABOUT US
SPORTS COMMITTEE
“A sound mind in a sound body” , was the key phrase for Sports Committee. The association traces its roots to a society formed in 1896 by sportsmen in the college called Athletics Associations. These athletes brought the concept of “organization” to student groups by making the first inter-college athleticism festival in Turkey, Field Day, real. Other than that Athletics Associations generally dealt with the sports branches of the college and became the bridge between the teams and the school throughout its existence. Sportsmanship Brotherhood, on the other hand, is a kind of fraternity which is based on a rough hierarchy yet, not drifted apart from sports as seen by the title. However, with the spectacular events they organized they were recognized by the college.

Members of Sportsmanship Brotherhood were bounded strongly in the means of companionship. This way, there were two independent student groups interested in college sports. Both were dedicated, nonprofit and voluntary organizations. While Sportsmanship Brotherhood was handling the spirit of brotherhood in the group, Athletics Association was concentrated on the amateur soul of organizations in the college. After this long co-existence , Sportsmanship Brotherhood and Athletic Association transformed into Sports Committee as we know, which now provides a positive sports environment successfully for the college.
At Boğaziçi University, Sports Committee has many other missions other than popularizing the concept of sports and the vast benefits of it. All 23 branches of sports are under the control of Sports Committee, we provide the communication among those branches and the administration. For Sports Committee the amateur soul means more than anything. Hence, we organize amateur tournaments twice a year where any student-not necessarily a sportsmen -can find an appropriate sports for himself. In our opinion, every student in Boğaziçi University deserves to taste sports.
Keep The Rules, Play the Game..
SPORTS FEST HISTORY
Bogazici University Sports Fest is Turkey's biggest student-organized sports festival, held in Bogazici University facilities every year since 1980. Field day, as it was known then, has continued under its new name “Sports Fest”. This, much established and cherished event is probably one of the most significant and symbolic activities for students since it provides a perfect ground for bringing together sportsmen from across the globe in a spirit of competitiveness and friendship.
Throughout the successfull years the festival has evolved to a much bigger organization which gathers many quality sportsmen.The festival includes contribution of the both school and students of Bogazici University, and participation of hundreds of sportsmen around the world.
Under the watchful eye of professional referees invited from respected federations, tournament in 17 different branches takes place on Bogazici University school grounds. Hosting competitive sports events with participation of nearly 1000 athletes of whom 600 are international, Sports Fest is also Boğaziçi University’s springfest with its events taking place outside the courts on South Campus.
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FORMER PARTICIPANTS
Albania
University of Tirana
Armenia
Gyumri State Pedagogical Institute, State Engineering University
Austria
Business University of Vienna, Graz University, Karlfranzas Universitat, University of Innsbruck, University of Economics and Business
Belgium
Artesis Hogeschool Antwerpen, Ghent University
Bosnia
Sarajevo University
Bulgaria
Academy of Economics, College of Economics and Management, Engineering and Geodesy, European Polytechnical University, Konstantin Preslavsky University of Shumen, National Sports Academy, Plovdiv Agricultural University, Sofia University St ''KLIMENT OHRIDSKI'', Technical University of Sofia, University of Architectura, University of Rousse, University of Shumen, University of Sofia, University of Civil Agriculture, Ufiiski University, Varna Medical University
Canada
University of Toronto
Croatia
Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Economics and Business, University of Pula, University of Zagreb, Vern University of Applied Sciences, Zagreb School of Economics and Management
Cyprus
East Mediterranean University, Girne American University
Czech Republic
Czech Technical University
Denmark
Roskilde University
Estonia
Tallinn Pedagogical University
Finland
Helsinki School of Economics
France
Cergy-Pontoise University, Lille University, Essec Graduates, Essec University, Oleons College, Paris Dauphine University, Science PO Paris, St. Etienne School of Management, Universite du Littoral, University of St. Denis, University of Paris 8
Georgia
Black Sea University, Georgia Sports Academy, Tbilisi Institute of Asia & Africa
Germany
Bremen University Landshut, FAU Erlangen-Nurnberg, HAW Lanshut, Hochschule Bonn,Rhein-Sieg, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Mannheim University, PH Ludwigsburg, PH Lugwigsung RWTH Aachen, Rhienische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universitaet Bonn, Technical University of Darmstadt, Trier University, Universitaet & Inserlanges, University of Applied Sciences, University of Cologne, University of Duisburg-Essen, University of Konstanz, University of Mainz, Technische Universitat Carolo
Greece
American College of Thessaloniki, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Deree American College of Greece, Ionian University, Technical University of Athens, University of Athens
Hong Kong
The Hong Kong Institute of Education
Hungary
Budapest Business School, Central European University, Dote University, Elte University, Eötvös University, Külker College, Technical University of Budapest, University of Foreign Trade
Italy
Bocconi University, Polytechnic University of Marche
Iraq
American University of Iraq
Kazakhistan
KIMEP
Kosovo
Alessandrio University, Genova University, Pristina University, University of Prishtina, Hasan Prishtina
Kuwait
American University of Kuwait
Jordan
Applied Science Private University, University of Jordan
Lebanon
Antonine University, American University of Beirut, Beirut Arab University, Lebanese American University, Lebanese Youth Sport Union, Notre Dame University, St. Joseph University, The American University of Sat. Tech., University of Balamand, University Saint-Joseph, University Saint-Joseph de Beyrouth, West Mount University
Lithuania
Kaunas University of Medicine
Morocco
Al Akhawayn University
Macedonia
State University of Tetova, Sts. Kiril & Methodus University, University of Goce Delcev
Netherlands
Hogeschool Zeeland, Inhollan University, University of Amsterdam, University of Groningen, University of Technology Eindhoven, University of Twente, Wageningen University
Nigeria
Delta State University, Kogi State University
Omman
Sultan Qaboos University
Pakistan
Lahore University of Management Sciences, Ned University of Eng. and Tech. Lums
Poland
Cracow University of Economics, Maria Curie-Skladowska University, Universytet Gdanski
Portugal
Instituto Superior Tecnico, Polytechnic University of Leiria
Qatar
Qatar University
Romania
Academia Nationela Educatie Sport, Anefs Bucharest University, Babes Bolyai University, Babes Cluj Napoca N.A. of Physical & Sport, Medicine University, National Academy of Physical Education & Sports, University of Agronomic Scienced and Veterinary, University of Bucharest, University of Ptesti, University of Severin
Russia
Asthrakan State University, Institute of International Relation, Mgimo University, Moscow State University, Russian State University, Russian State University of Humanities, Saint Petersburg State University, State University of Management, UFA State Technical Petroleum University,University of South Ural
Serbia
Faculty of Architecture Belgrade, Faculty of Law, Faculty of Philology, Faculty of Philosopy, Faculty of Political Science, Faculty of Special Education and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Sports and Tourism, Faculty Sports and Physical Education, Faculty of Organizational Sciences, Philology University, Singidunum University, University of Belgrade Faculty of Law
Sierra Leone
Njala University
Slovakia
Economic University of Bratislava, University of Zilina
Spain
University of Granada
Switzerland
Necuchatel University, St. Gallen University, University of Berne, University of Fribourg, University of Zurich, Zurich University
Turkey
Bogazici University, Fırat University, Galatasaray University, Hacettepe University, Halic University, Istanbul Technical University, Istanbul University, Istanbul Aydın University, Işık University, Kadir Has University, Koç University, Marmara University, Mersin University, Middle East Technical University, Mimar Sinan University, Okan University, Ozyegin University, Sabancı University, Trakya Medical University, Turkish Air Force, Turkish Naval Academy, Yeditepe University, Yıldız Technical University, Van University
UAE
American University in Dubai, Bristol University
UK
Oxford University, University of Westminter
Ukraine
Volodymyr Dahl National University
USA
Adelphi University, American University Select Team, Arkansas State University, Auburn University, Florida State University, Georgia Tech. University, Iowa State University, Kansas State University, Kennesaw State University, Midwest University, Sterling College, Union College, University of Augsburg, University of California, University of Central Florida, University of Florida, University of Kentucky, University of Maryland, University of Michigan