As part of the X-WATERS Antalya International Water Sports Festival held in Antalya, athletes from approximately 30 countries competed to win a prize. The 5-kilometer course was started by Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Muhittin Böcek.

The X-WATERS Antalya International Water Sports Festival, an international open water swimming competition, was held in Antalya. The organization, which is on the Turkish Swimming Federation calendar, was carried out under the coordination of the Antalya Governorship and hosted by the Antalya Metropolitan Municipality. Antalya Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Muhittin Böcek and Deputy Governor Tahsin Aksu started the race. Mayor Böcek wished the athletes success before the race and stated that they will continue to support sports and athletes.

NEARLY A THOUSAND ATHLETES FROM 30 COUNTRIES

X-WATERS Antalya Race Organizer Onur Şentürk stated that there was great interest in the races, "We have been organizing X-WATERS races in Turkey for 2 years. We held the first one in Alanya last year. We moved it to Antalya this year. Nearly a thousand athletes from approximately 30 countries are competing. We are hosting approximately 2,000 visitors, including athletes' families. This organization makes significant contributions to Antalya's sports tourism and the extension of the season."

Şentürk emphasized that the races appeal to different age groups, "There are 4 different courses for adults. There is a 5-kilometer race, a 1 nautical mile long race, individual and team races, and a 500-meter beginner course. There are also categories for young people and children. You must be a licensed swimmer to participate in these categories," he said.

As a result of the 5-kilometer race started by Mayor Böcek, Ekaterina Sokolova (37) took first place in the women's category, while Aleksandr Kaluzhskii (39) became the first in the men's category.