International Courant
ISTANBUL
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Sunday marked the Commemoration of Ataturk, Youth and Sports activities Day, emphasizing nationwide unity.
In his message, Erdogan highlighted the historic significance of Might 19, marking the start of the Turkish Warfare of Independence led by Mustafa Kemal Ataturk in 1919.
Might 19, 1919, was the day when Ataturk, who was later the founding father of the Republic of Türkiye, arrived within the Black Sea metropolis of Samsun from Istanbul to launch the warfare that 4 years later reworked the nation into fashionable Türkiye.
In 1938, Ataturk devoted Might 19 to the youth of the Turkish nation as Youth and Sports activities Day — a nationwide vacation that sees younger individuals participate in sporting and cultural actions with official ceremonies throughout the nation.
Erdogan underscored the enduring significance of the occasion, calling it the “basis stone” for constructing a powerful Türkiye.
“This date signifies the spark of independence and future aspirations ignited from each nook of our nation in opposition to enemy occupation. The nationwide battle that began in Samsun unfold throughout Anatolia, reaching crucial factors in Amasya, Erzurum, Sivas, and in the end Ankara,” he stated.
Erdogan reaffirmed the significance of the “spirit of Might 19,” describing it as Türkiye’s best asset in dealing with modern challenges. He stated: “Our struggle for growth, development, and empowerment can solely proceed by embracing the essence, ideas, beliefs, and targets of Might 19.”
He urged the youth to uphold this spirit with willpower and unity, saying within the face of all pressures and provocations, “Our progress depends on the Might 19 spirit. The youth of the New Türkiye Century should shield this legacy with confidence and solidarity.”
Vice President Cevdet Yilmaz additionally marked the day by expressing gratitude to Türkiye’s heroes and martyrs.
He highlighted the importance of Might 19 as an emblem of nationwide unity and resilience.
Additionally, Türkiye’s parliament speaker Numan Kurtulmus congratulated the Turkish nation on the Commemoration of Ataturk, Youth and Sports activities Day, honoring the heroes of the nation’s independence battle and emphasizing the essential function of youth in shaping Türkiye’s future.
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