Meaningful Achievement Plaque from KASKF for Çolakoğlu Metalurji Sports Club
With a well-established history spanning more than 80 years, Çolakoğlu Metalurji continues to create value not only in industry but also through social responsibility initiatives. Its sustainable investments in youth and amateur sports have once again been recognised.
Çolakoğlu Metalurji Sports Club (ÇMSK) has been awarded an Achievement Plaque by the Kocaeli Amateur Sports Clubs Federation (KASKF) in recognition of its contributions to the development of amateur sports and its support for young people in the region.
A Meaningful Award Presented in the Presence of the Protocol
At the “Football Clubs Cup Ceremony and Awards Ceremony for Other Sports Branches,” held at the Kocaeli Congress Center for clubs and athletes achieving success during the 2025–2026 season, ÇMSK was presented with an Achievement Plaque for its contributions to amateur sports, in the presence of Kocaeli’s local protocol representatives.
“Our Greatest Investment Is in Our Youth”
Dr. İlker Dilek, Chairman of the Board of ÇMSK, stated that sport is not only about achievement, but also about building character and shaping the future:
“We continue to stand by our children and young people across a wide range of disciplines, from fencing and swimming to football and athletics. We believe that sport is one of the most powerful tools for instilling discipline, building self-confidence and guiding young people toward the future. We remain committed to our work with the understanding that every investment made in young people is an investment in the future of our country.”
“This Award Brings an Even Greater Responsibility”
Chairman Dilek noted that the award is an important source of motivation for the club:
“It is a great honour for us to be deemed worthy of this meaningful award by KASKF. This achievement is the collective work of our athletes, coaches, families and all colleagues who contribute to our club. We will continue, with the same determination, to bring young people together with sport, support amateur sports and extend the unifying power of sport to broader communities.”
