Sport in Istambul - 1295 Words

Sport in Istanbul Sport in Istanbul takes a very big place. There are many different kinds of sport available on both Asian and European parts. Water sports such as scuba dive and rafting are very attracting to tourists who come from all over the world and Soccer is very popular among Turkish citizens. There are many different sport stadiums that are based on the both sides of Istanbul, but actually many of them belong to Football clubs like Galatasaray, Besiktas and Fenehbahce. Also, Istanbul holds Vodafone Istanbul Marathon every year. Thousands of Turkish people come out to stroll and hundreds of athletes run to break new records. I and my friends have participated In 2013 Istanbul Marathon too, it was a great sport experience. As I mentioned previously, many tourists that come to Istanbul usually do scuba diving. The closest place in Istanbul is Prince’s islands. Many tourists who have dived out there said that the deep waters near the islands are not transparent and the v isibility is not good, but some people say there are diving areas near the islands that allow to have a great experience of being under the water. Touring agencies offer many scuba diving courses for the first comers and for professionals, equipment is generally provided by trip organization. Rafting is an adrenaline filled, exciting experience, a perfect escape from the big city for a day or weekend, and an ideal group for people of all ages! With its