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Motorcyclists hold 'Victory Ride' to Kocatepe on the 104th anniversary of the Great Victory

In Afyonkarahisar, approximately 100 motorcycle enthusiasts rode in a convoy from Monument Square to Kocatepe to mark the 104th anniversary of the Great Victory.

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Motorcyclists hold 'Victory Ride' to Kocatepe on the 104th anniversary of the Great Victory

As part of the 104th anniversary of the Great Victory, motorcycle enthusiasts in Afyonkarahisar held a meaningful ride to Kocatepe. Approximately 100 motorcycle enthusiasts and athletes participated in the event, which was organized in cooperation with the Ministry of Youth and Sports, the Afyonkarahisar Governorship, the Afyonkarahisar Municipality, and the Turkish Motorcycle Federation.

The convoy, which started from the festival area in the morning, first reached Monument Square in the city center of Afyonkarahisar. Participants gathered in the square wearing t-shirts featuring the national flag and carrying Turkish flags.

Aerial view of motorcyclists gathered around Kocatepe and the ceremony area.
The Victory Ride held in Kocatepe was captured from the air.

The start of the Victory Ride was signaled by Afyonkarahisar Deputy Mayor Ömer Yıldız and Turkish Motorcycle Federation Vice President Mahmut Nedim Akülke. Following the program, the motorcyclists moved in a convoy toward Kocatepe, where the Great Offensive began.

Participants gathered in front of the Turkish flag and the Atatürk monument in Kocatepe.
Participants gathered in Kocatepe with Turkish flags.

CEREMONY HELD IN KOCATEPE

During the ceremony held in Kocatepe, a moment of silence was observed and the National Anthem was sung. The event highlighted the spirit of the national struggle on the lands where the Great Victory was won.

Motorcycle enthusiasts carrying flags in front of the Atatürk monument in Kocatepe.
Motorcycle enthusiasts posed for photos in front of the monument in Kocatepe.

After the ceremony, the motorcyclists returned from Kocatepe as a group. The organizers stated that the Victory Ride keeps the meaning and importance of the August 30 Victory Day alive through the unifying power of sports.

Motorcycles parked in the Kocatepe ceremony area, Turkish flag, and participants.
The motorcycle convoy and participants met at the ceremony area in Kocatepe.
Aerial view of Afyonkarahisar city center and the historical rock mass.
Holiday preparations also drew attention in the city center of Afyonkarahisar as part of the Victory Ride.

Throughout the event, the enthusiasm of the participants and the gathering in Kocatepe created colorful scenes in Afyonkarahisar on the anniversary of the Great Victory.

A stand in Afyonkarahisar city center where motorcyclists received t-shirts with the Turkish flag.
T-shirts featuring the Turkish flag were distributed to participants before the event.

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Great Victory Kocatepe Victory Ride Afyonkarahisar August 30 Victory Day Turkish Motorcycle Federation