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PATRON'S MESSAGE‘The Gallipoli Youth Cup exemplifies how sports can foster friendship between Turkish and Australian youth, deepening the already excellent relations between the two nations. This event not only celebrates sportsmanship, athletic excellence but also engages the Turkish-Australian community with the broader multicultural society of Australia, embodying the Gallipoli spirit that holds historic significance for both countries. I welcome the rebranding of the Gallipoli Youth Cup this year which will bring this tournament under the Australian National High School Championships. This will enhance the visibility and impact of the Gallipoli Youth Cup in promoting the special bond between the two nations. I would like to extend my heartfelt congratulations to Umit Oraloglu and Pat Cash, Co-Founders of the Gallipoli Youth Cup, for organizing such a remarkable event that unites the Turkish and Australian youth in rememberance of our shared histories.’ Ufuk Gezerç |
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PATRON'S MESSAGEIt is a great privilege for the Victorian Branch RSL to be involved with the Gallipoli Youth Cup and I am honoured to be its Patron. The establishment of the Gallipoli Youth Cup gives young Australian tennis players the opportunity to not only play the game they love, but to simultaneously commemorate the ANZAC’s and to honour the sacrifice of those brave men and women in World War I, both Australian and Turkish. The relationship between Australia and Turkey has strengthened over the years in a variety of ways, including through the promotion of sport and education. To have a program which encapsulates both, is a wonderful achievement by the organisers and their supporters, in particular Tennis Australia. The RSL is also pleased to continue to provide historical presentations to participants, as part of the Gallipoli Youth Cup “School Education Program” to give them an understanding of the Dardanelle’s Campaign, and its significance, to the creation of both modern Australia and modern Turkey. We are exceptionally proud to be involved with the Gallipoli Youth Cup since its inception and we look forward to more of our Sub-Branches participating in the years to come. Robert Webster OAM |
