Turkish Wushu Federation

Turkish Wushu Federation

Abbreviation	TWF
Formation	2006
Type	Sports federation
Headquarters	Çankaya, Ankara, Turkey
Coordinates	39°56′30.85″N 32°51′15.60″E / 39.9419028°N 32.8543333°E / 39.9419028; 32.8543333
President	Mehmet Zeki Akıncı
Affiliations	International Wushu Federation
Website	http://www.twf.gov.tr/

Turkish Wushu Federation (Turkish: Türkiye Wushu Federasyonu, TWF) is the governing body for wushu in Turkey. It aims to govern, encourage and develop the sport for all throughout the country.

History

TWF has been established in 2006. First president of the TWF is Mehmet Zeki Akıncı. TWF is a member of the International Wushu Federation.

The federation organizes the national wushu events, and European and World championships hosted in Turkey.

International organizations in Turkey

• 13th European Championships, March 6–13, 2014, Antalya
• 1st Mediterranean Championships, November 3–8, 2010, Antalya
• 2011 World Championships, Ankara

External links

• Türkiye Wushu Federasyonu official site (Turkish)