Near East Primary School became the TRNC champion with both its girls’ and boys’ teams in the “2025-2026 Academic Year Inter-Primary School Artistic Gymnastics Competitions.”
In artistic gymnastics, where discipline, balance, and aesthetics come together, Near East Primary School students achieved a significant success. Competing in the “2025-2026 Academic Year Inter-Primary School Artistic Gymnastics Competitions” organized by the Ministry of National Education, the girls’ and boys’ gymnastics teams of Near East Primary School won first place in their respective categories with their successful performances, becoming TRNC champions.
The Near East Primary School Junior Girls’ Gymnastics Team finished the competition with 179.25 points, securing the championship. The team consisting of Mira Tarım, Pembe Kofalı, Elvin Çatozlular, Güneş Yıldırım, and Rezan Bulut achieved first place with their harmonious, aesthetic, and powerful performance, receiving high scores from the judges and becoming one of the most noteworthy teams of the day.
The Near East Primary School Boys’ Gymnastics Team also delivered a superior performance, becoming the TRNC Champion with a score of 93.35. The team, composed of Suat İrfan Günsel, Alp Güneşer, Aren Arnavutoğlu, and Güner Arnavutoğlu, managed to reach the championship podium with their outstanding performance. Thus, Near East Primary School experienced double pride in artistic gymnastics, becoming the TRNC champions in both girls’ and boys’ categories at the same event. The teams were trained for the championship by Sarel Yankıer, Head of the Physical Education and Sports Department at Near East Primary School.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Cemre S. Günsel Haskasap: “These achievements are important results of our educational environment that supports the academic and physical development of our students.”
Emphasizing that they see sports as an integral part of education, Assoc Prof. Dr. Cemre S. Günsel Haskasap, a member of the Board of Trustees of the Near East Enterprises, said, “It is a great source of pride for us that our children achieve such meaningful successes by gaining discipline, self-confidence, and team spirit from a young age. These achievements are important results of our educational environment that supports the academic and physical development of our students.”
Recalling that Near East Primary School recently won the TRNC championship in basketball, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Cemre S. Günsel Haskasap said, “We strive to raise our students as confident and responsible individuals in all areas of life. I wholeheartedly congratulate our students, their teachers, and the entire team involved.”
Fatma Coşar: “Their efforts in pushing their limits and supporting each other provided a considerable experience beyond just winning a competition.”
“The energy, courage, and harmony shown by our girls’ and boys’ teams on the field once again showed how special a team they are.” said Fatma Coşar, the principal of Near East Primary School. “Their efforts in pushing their limits in every move and supporting each other provided a valuable experience beyond just winning a competition.”
Regarding their double championship, Fatma Coşar said, “The discipline, harmony, and self-confidence our students demonstrated throughout the competition made us extremely happy. Artistic gymnastics is a very special branch that combines balance, aesthetics, and determination. Seeing the progress our children have made in this field and the championship they achieved is a great joy for all of us. I would like to thank our physical education teacher Sarel Yankıer, who trained our students with dedication, our students, and their families who always support them. I wholeheartedly congratulate our entire team.”
