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Sport Center
About Sport Center

About Sport Center

Biruni University aims to provide its students with both a competitive sports environment and healthy lifestyle habits.

With internationally standardized facilities and a professional coaching staff, the university supports students’ academic success as well as their athletic development.

Sports Coordinator | Coach

GÖKHAN ÇAM
GÖKHAN ÇAM

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Sports at Biruni University

Our university offers modern sports facilities available for student use:

  • 1 indoor basketball/volleyball court
  • 3 outdoor basketball courts


Facility hours:
  • Weekdays: 09:00 – 21:00
  • Saturday: 12:00 – 20:00
  • Sunday: Closed due to no demand

Biruni's Notable Athletes & Teams

Yusuf Güler
Yusuf Güler
Combat Athlete
He was discovered at our university and developed to a professional level. Two-time Interuniversity Turkish Champion European Cup Champion Represented Turkey and Biruni University at the World Championship Currently works as a coach and physiotherapist in Poland
Adlan Dudurkhadzhiev
Adlan Dudurkhadzhiev
Combat athlete
He became World Champion consecutively at the 2024 and 2025 Jiu Jitsu World Championships.
Zeynep Elbir
Zeynep Elbir
Swimming
She is a national team athlete in finswimming and became World Runner-Up in 2025.
Yaren Yılmaz
Yaren Yılmaz
Swimming
At the 2020–2021 Turkish Freediving Championship, he became Turkish Champion in the 16×50 Endurance Apnea event in the Youth category.
Mert Eren
Mert Eren
Triathlon
Since 2022, he has demonstrated high-level achievements in triathlon: 2022 Istanbul Oral-B International Bosphorus Triathlon – 2nd place 2023 Turkish Triathlon Cup – 3rd place 2024 Mudanya Turkish Triathlon Cup – 2nd place
Anıl Arabacı
Anıl Arabacı
Arm Wrestling
He became 2nd in Turkey at the 2023–2024 Interuniversity Arm Wrestling Championship.
Yasemin Begüm Topkarcı
Yasemin Begüm Topkarcı
Archery
At the Archery European Championship held in Berlin in 2021, she became 3rd in Europe. The event was attended by 304 athletes from 20 countries. She was the only athlete representing Turkey. She competed in the Women’s Compound Bow (Senior) category. She achieved her ranking by defeating Estonian archer Maris Tetsmann.

Sport Grounds

CENTRAL CAMPUS SPORTS FACILITIES (-3rd FLOOR)

Open now
  • Dance Studio
  • Pilates Studio
  • Free Training Studio
Monday - Friday 9:00am - 6:00pm

INDOOR BASKETBALL COURT

Open now
Daily 8:00am - 10:00pm

DANCE STUDIO

Open now
Daily 7:00am - 9:00pm

PILATSES STUDIO

Open now
Daily 8:00am - 11:00pm

DORMITORY CAMPUS SPORTS FACILITIES

Open now
Daily 7:00am - 10:00pm

Academic Sports Studies and Research Projects

Academic Sports Studies and Research Projects

Biruni University conducts academic studies in which sports are approached as a science-based discipline.

“Improvement of Football-Related Performance Parameters: Application of Blood Flow Restriction Exercise”

In this study, the following were examined:

The blood flow restriction (BFR) technique,
Its effects on performance outcomes and muscle functions in football players.

This project is a significant interdisciplinary study that strengthens the university’s research capacity in sports sciences.
“Validity of Thermal Imaging in Assessing Injury Risk in Volleyball Players”

In this project, the usability of thermal imaging results in predicting injury risk will be evaluated by comparing them with:
Muscle strength,
Balance performance,
Functional test scores.
Research studies are carried out jointly by the Sports Coordination Unit and the Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation.

In addition, academic staff from the Department of Physiotherapy conduct various scientific studies on university sports teams.
These studies enhance the university’s scientific contribution in terms of athlete health, performance optimization, and injury risk reduction.
To offer a sports-integrated campus life,
To train athletes in line with international standards,
To improve physical and mental health levels.
Sports branch introduction courses
Team tryouts
Regular training programs
Group and individual training sessions
Performance measurements
Competition preparations
Increased physical fitness

Development of self-confidence and discipline
Enhanced socialization and sense of belonging
Strengthening the university’s representation and visibility through sports
Success Stories

Women’s Volleyball Team

It is the first team established at the university.

In the 2023–2024 season, the team finished 2nd in the Istanbul 2nd League and was promoted to the 1st League.

Success Stories

Men’s Basketball Team

It is the second team established at the university.

In the second year after its establishment, the team became champions and was promoted to the 1st League.

Success Stories

Combat Sports Achievements

Two-time Interuniversity Turkish Champion

European Cup Champion

News

11 May 2026

AFAD Accreditation System Scope: Badge Presentation to 51 Teams Held at Our University

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11 May 2026

The 6th National Technology Summit Was Held at Our University

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11 May 2026

Strong Collaboration in Entrepreneurship and Patent Fields in Istanbul

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11 May 2026

Our Students Achieved Third Place at the 4th National Culinary Festival

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11 May 2026

Ediz Hun Met with Students at Our University

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Events

November 2025
Tue
Jan
13

The Role of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in Guidance Services Was Evaluated at Our University

Wed
Jan
14

Current Approaches Discussed at the Rare Diseases Panel Discussion

Wed
Oct
7

Our Rector’s Meeting with Vocational School Students

Announcements

November 2025
Wed
Jan
21

Preliminary Evaluation for the Recruitment of a Lecturer Artificial Intelligence Program, Vocational School

Wed
Jan
21

Preliminary Evaluation for the Recruitment of a Research Assistant Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health Sciences / 16.01.2026

Tue
Jan
20

The Biruni University mobile application has been launched on Android and iOS platforms.