Istanbul Gelişim University Faculty of Sports Sciences: Monthly E-Bulletin (May 2026)

Abstract

DEPARTMENT OF SPORTS MANAGEMENT AT THE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP! The Büyükler Women's/Men's Epee (Foil) World Cup, jointly organized by the International Fencing Federation (FIE) and the Turkish Fencing Federation, was held at Istanbul Başakşehir Sports Complex between April 30 and May 3, 2026. The Büyükler Women's/Men's Epee (Foil) World Cup, jointly organized by the International Fencing Federation (FIE) and the Turkish Fencing Federation, was held at Istanbul Başakşehir Sports Complex between April 30 and May 3, 2026. Although the organization was initially planned to be held in Mexico City, according to the decision of the FIE, the event was awarded to Istanbul. At this point, students of the Department of Sports Management at Istanbul Gelişim University had the opportunity to gain first-hand experience in how large-scale international sports organizations are carried out by taking an active role in the organization. In this way, students had the opportunity to learn by living through the experience of being part of a prestigious international sports event.