Athletes from 20 Countries to Compete in Memory of Prof. Dr. Ümit Hassan!
Date Added: 25 February 2026, 15:46
Last Updated Date:26 February 2026, 12:05

Near East University is bringing together young athletes from 20 countries for the “Prof. Dr. Ümit Hassan International Basketball Cup.” The tournament will be held on Wednesday, April 15th, at 12:00 PM at the RA25 Indoor Sports Hall.

Organized by the Near East University Health, Culture and Sports Department, the “Prof. Dr. Ümit Hassan International Basketball Cup” aims to bring the unifying power of sport to the campus, creating a large-scale event. The tournament, to be held on Wednesday, April 15th, at 12:00 PM at the Near East University RA25 Indoor Sports Hall, will create a dynamic atmosphere where competition and cultural interaction will be highlighted.

The tournament, where Near East University students from different countries will compete representing their nations, will reflect the university’s multinational structure on the court. The tournament will feature student athletes from 20 countries; Morocco, Palestine, Ghana, Gambia, Italy, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Northern Cyprus, Democratic Republic of Congo, Libya, Lebanon, Nigeria, Pakistan, Russia, Sudan, Turkey, Uganda, Jordan, Yemen, and Zimbabwe.

In Memory of Prof. Dr. Ümit Hassan…

The tournament’s spiritual dimension makes the event even more meaningful. This year’s basketball cup, held for the first time, is organized in memory of Prof. Dr. Ümit Hassan, who dedicated many years to the university and made significant contributions to higher education in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. Prof. Dr. Hassan, who served as rector of Near East University, currently among the top 500 universities in the world, for 23 years and was known as a multifaceted scientist, is remembered with love, respect, and longing on the second anniversary of his death.

Deadline: March 31st!

Athletes wishing to participate in the tournament must complete their registration by March 31st. Applications are made through the online registration form shared by Near East University. You can visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdHDDtR1EGW0kWATrSzaK49xwKW42MNBpz1Vl7t9LCwf3Gisg/viewform to access the registration form.