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| ==International participation and achievements== | ==International participation and achievements== | ||
| ===Badminton=== | ===Badminton=== | ||
| * Badminton Federation of North Cyprus is an observer member of World Badminton Federation and European Badminton Confederation. | * Badminton Federation of North Cyprus is an observer member of World Badminton Federation and European Badminton Confederation. | ||
| ===Billiards=== | ===Billiards=== | ||
| * Billiards Federation of North Cyprus (BFNC) is a member of the European Pocket Billiard Federation (EPBF).<ref> Billiard Federation of North Cyprus (BFNC) is a member of European Pocket Billiard Federation (EPBF)</ref> The national teams of Cyprus and Northern Cyprus played each other in an international sport tournament for the first time in the 2010 European billiards championships in Kielce, Poland.<ref>2010 European Billiard Championship Scoreboard</ref> The country, North Cyprus, is also a member of Union Mondial de Billard.<ref></ref> | * Billiards Federation of North Cyprus (BFNC) is a member of the European Pocket Billiard Federation (EPBF).<ref> Billiard Federation of North Cyprus (BFNC) is a member of European Pocket Billiard Federation (EPBF)</ref> The national teams of Cyprus and Northern Cyprus played each other in an international sport tournament for the first time in the 2010 European billiards championships in Kielce, Poland.<ref> 2010 European Billiard Championship Scoreboard</ref> The country, North Cyprus, is also a member of Union Mondial de Billard.<ref></ref> | ||
| ===Bocce=== | ===Bocce=== | ||
| * Bocce Federation of North Cyprus is a member of the International Bocce Association. | * Bocce Federation of North Cyprus is a member of the International Bocce Association. | ||
| ===Bodybuilding=== |
===Bodybuilding=== | ||
| * Bodybuilding and Fitness: 2010: Yakup Çavuşgil became World Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation (WBFF) champion in the championship in Canada. | * Bodybuilding and Fitness: 2010: Yakup Çavuşgil became World Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation (WBFF) champion in the championship in Canada. | ||
| ===Cycle=== | ===Cycle=== | ||
| * North Cyprus Bike Lovers Association is a member of ]. |
* North Cyprus Bike Lovers Association is a member of ].<ref></ref> | ||
| ===EasyKart=== | ===EasyKart=== | ||
| * EasyKart Federation of North Cyprus is a member of the International EasyKart Federation.<ref> EasyKart Federation of North Cyprus is a member of International EasyKart Federation</ref> 2008: Zeka Özteknik became International Easykart champion in 125cc.<ref> Zeka Özteknik of Northern Cyprus became champion.</ref> | * EasyKart Federation of North Cyprus is a member of the International EasyKart Federation.<ref> EasyKart Federation of North Cyprus is a member of International EasyKart Federation</ref> 2008: Zeka Özteknik became International Easykart champion in 125cc.<ref> Zeka Özteknik of Northern Cyprus became champion.</ref> | ||
| ===FootballTennis=== | ===FootballTennis=== | ||
| * FootballTennis Association of North Cyprus is a member of the Federation International FootballTennis Association.<ref> North Cyprus is a member of Federation International FootballTennis Association (FIFTA)</ref> Northern Cyprus placed 6th in the 9th World Footballtennis Championship<ref></ref> The 2011 European FootballTennis Championship will be hosted by North Cyprus.<ref></ref> | * FootballTennis Association of North Cyprus is a member of the Federation International FootballTennis Association.<ref> North Cyprus is a member of Federation International FootballTennis Association (FIFTA)</ref> Northern Cyprus placed 6th in the 9th World Footballtennis Championship<ref></ref> The 2011 European FootballTennis Championship will be hosted by North Cyprus.<ref></ref> | ||
| ===Model Plane=== | ===Model Plane=== | ||
| * Model Plane: North Cyprus participates F3J Eurotour league.<ref></ref> Eser Kismir became champion in Interglide F3J 2011.<ref></ref> | * Model Plane: North Cyprus participates F3J Eurotour league.<ref></ref> Eser Kismir became champion in Interglide F3J 2011.<ref></ref> | ||
| ===Shooting=== | ===Shooting=== | ||
| * Shooting: TRNC Shooting Federation participated in Airgun Championships 2011 in Bisley, UK and the team became 2nd.<ref></ref> | * Shooting: TRNC Shooting Federation participated in Airgun Championships 2011 in Bisley, UK and the team became 2nd.<ref></ref> | ||
| ===Taekwon-do=== | ===Taekwon-do=== | ||
| * Taekwon-do Federation of North Cyprus is a member of Global Taekwon-do Federation (GTF).<ref> North Cyprus is a member of Global Taekwon-Do Federation</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://web.mac.com/gtftaekwondo/GTF/Members.html |title=Members of GTF |publisher=Web.mac.com |date= |accessdate=17 November 2010}}</ref> The 9th GTF World Championship in 2013 will be hosted by North Cyprus.<ref> North Cyprus to host GTF World Championship in 2013</ref> The headquarter of "Eurasia Taekwondo Federations Union" is in ] of ].<ref></ref><ref></ref |
* Taekwon-do Federation of North Cyprus is a member of Global Taekwon-do Federation (GTF).<ref> North Cyprus is a member of Global Taekwon-Do Federation</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://web.mac.com/gtftaekwondo/GTF/Members.html |title=Members of GTF |publisher=Web.mac.com |date= |accessdate=17 November 2010}}</ref> The 9th GTF World Championship in 2013 will be hosted by North Cyprus.<ref> North Cyprus to host GTF World Championship in 2013</ref> The headquarter of "Eurasia Taekwondo Federations Union" is in ] of ].<ref></ref><ref></ref> | ||
| ===Wrestling=== | ===Wrestling=== | ||
Revision as of 06:32, 18 February 2014
Due to the lack of international recognition, Northern Cyprus is not a member of some international sporting bodies.
There are 29 sports federations in Northern Cyprus and 13,838 people registered in them as of 2008. Taekwondo-karate-aikido-kurash is the most popular sport with 6054 athletes. It is followed by association football (2240 athletes), shooting (1150 athletes) and hunting (1017 athletes).
Some Northern Cyprus sport clubs participate in Turkey's sport leagues. For example: the Fast Break Sport Club, in Turkey's Men's Basketball Regional League; the Beşparmak Sport Club, in Turkey's Handball Premier League; and the Lefka European University, in Turkey's Table-tennis Super League. The record for swimming 75 km between Turkey and Northern Cyprus belongs to Turkish national Alper Sunaçoğlu (completed in 26 hours and 15 minutes).
International participation and achievements
Badminton
- Badminton Federation of North Cyprus is an observer member of World Badminton Federation and European Badminton Confederation.
Billiards
- Billiards Federation of North Cyprus (BFNC) is a member of the European Pocket Billiard Federation (EPBF). The national teams of Cyprus and Northern Cyprus played each other in an international sport tournament for the first time in the 2010 European billiards championships in Kielce, Poland. The country, North Cyprus, is also a member of Union Mondial de Billard.
Bocce
- Bocce Federation of North Cyprus is a member of the International Bocce Association.
Bodybuilding
- Bodybuilding and Fitness: 2010: Yakup Çavuşgil became World Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation (WBFF) champion in the championship in Canada.
Cycle
- North Cyprus Bike Lovers Association is a member of European Cyclists' Federation.
EasyKart
- EasyKart Federation of North Cyprus is a member of the International EasyKart Federation. 2008: Zeka Özteknik became International Easykart champion in 125cc.
FootballTennis
- FootballTennis Association of North Cyprus is a member of the Federation International FootballTennis Association. Northern Cyprus placed 6th in the 9th World Footballtennis Championship The 2011 European FootballTennis Championship will be hosted by North Cyprus.
Model Plane
- Model Plane: North Cyprus participates F3J Eurotour league. Eser Kismir became champion in Interglide F3J 2011.
Shooting
- Shooting: TRNC Shooting Federation participated in Airgun Championships 2011 in Bisley, UK and the team became 2nd.
Taekwon-do
- Taekwon-do Federation of North Cyprus is a member of Global Taekwon-do Federation (GTF). The 9th GTF World Championship in 2013 will be hosted by North Cyprus. The headquarter of "Eurasia Taekwondo Federations Union" is in Kyrenia of Northern Cyprus.
Wrestling
- Wrestling: Northern Cyprus is a member of International Federation of Associated Wrestling Styles (FILA).
- On 18 May 2010 Northern Cyprus became a member of the Islamic Solidarity Sports Federation (ISSF). Northern Cyprus participated in the First World Children's Games in 2011.
See also
References
- TRNC State Planning Organization. 2008 Yılı Makroekonomik ve Sektörel Gelişmeler, p.176-179.
- "Swimming record from Turkey to Northern Cyprus". Brtk.net. Retrieved 2010-11-17.
- European Pocket Billiard Federation's Members Billiard Federation of North Cyprus (BFNC) is a member of European Pocket Billiard Federation (EPBF)
- 2010 European Billiard Championship Scoreboard
- UMB members
- ECF Official Webpage
- International EasyKart Federation's Members EasyKart Federation of North Cyprus is a member of International EasyKart Federation
- 2008 International Easykart Championship Zeka Özteknik of Northern Cyprus became champion.
- Federation International Football ennis Association's Members North Cyprus is a member of Federation International FootballTennis Association (FIFTA)
- North Cyprus became 6th in 9th World Footballtennis Championship
- 2011 European FootballTennis Championship is in North Cyprus
- F3J Participants
- Eser of North Cyprus is champion in 2011
- NSRA.co.uk
- The official website of the Global Taekwon-Do Federation North Cyprus is a member of Global Taekwon-Do Federation
- "Members of GTF". Web.mac.com. Retrieved 17 November 2010.
- Star North Cyprus to host GTF World Championship in 2013
- FILA Official Website Northern Cyprus is a member
- North Cyprus became a member of ISSF NC is a member of ISSF.
- World Children's Game Program
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