Swimmers came together for the 10th anniversary of July 15 Democracy and National Unity Day and commemorated the martyrs of July 15 by swimming in the Bosphorus with Turkish flags.
As part of the commemoration events organized within the scope of the 10th anniversary of July 15 Democracy and National Unity Day, many swimmers came together on the Üsküdar beach in the early hours of the morning. Having completed their preparations, the athletes entered the sea with Turkish flags and swam in the cool waters of the Bosphorus in memory of the martyrs of July 15.
Swimmers, who started from the Üsküdar beach, stroked their way to the Maiden's Tower. The commemorative swim, held with Turkish flags unfurled, created colorful images in the Bosphorus.
Returning from the Maiden's Tower, the athletes reached the Üsküdar beach again. After the swim, participants came together and took a souvenir photo to commemorate the martyrs of July 15. - ISTANBUL