Turkish Wushu Federation (Turkish: Türkiye Wushu Federasyonu, TWF) is the governing body for wushu in Turkey. It aims to govern, encourage and develop the sport for all throughout the country.
Abbreviation | TWF |
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Formation | 2006 |
Type | Sports federation |
Headquarters | Çankaya, Ankara, Turkey |
Coordinates | 39°56′30.85″N 32°51′15.60″E / 39.9419028°N 32.8543333°E |
President | Mehmet Zeki Akıncı |
Affiliations | International Wushu Federation |
Website | http://www.twf.gov.tr/ |
History
editTWF has been established in 2006. First president of the TWF is Mehmet Zeki Akıncı. TWF is a member of the International Wushu Federation.
The federation organizes the national wushu events, and European and World championships hosted in Turkey.
International organizations in Turkey
edit- 13th European Championships, March 6–13, 2014, Antalya
- 1st Mediterranean Championships, November 3–8, 2010, Antalya
- 2011 World Championships, Ankara