Sports Life in Samsun According to Haber Newspaper (1924-1925)

The aim of this study is to reveal various aspects of sports life in Samsun during the early years of the Republic (1924-1925). For this purpose, types and locations of sports activities which took place, the higher organizational structure conducting the activities, training associations, financial resources of sports clubs, travels that took place, games between clubs and the importance of sports clubs in respect to social life were elaborated. Haber newspaper editions were the main resource referred to while conducting this study. The Rebublic Government’s outlook towards sports was identified by reviewing the Presedency of the Republic Archives. Information related to the higher organization structure of Turkish sports was obtained through a review of doctorate theses, reference books and research articles