U15 side from Şemdinli crowned Hakkari champions with perfect record

Sabri Baran Navşar Sports Club U15 team has been crowned champions of the Hakkari Local Amateur U15 League after winning all five matches, finishing the season unbeaten. The Şemdinli-based team will now represent Hakkari in the regional qualifiers to be held in Siirt.

Competing in the 2025–2026 Hakkari Local Amateur U15 League, Sabri Baran Navşar Sports Club U15 secured the title by winning every match it played. With this strong performance, the Şemdinli representatives earned the right to advance to the regional stage.

Throughout the season, the team faced Hakkari Sümbül Spor, Yüksekova Belediyespor, Hakkari FK, Şemdinli Belediyespor, and Hakkari Gençlerbirliği, winning all fixtures and completing the league at the top of the table without defeat. Club officials noted that the decisive moment came after their victory against Yüksekova Belediyespor, which confirmed the championship.

Eyes now on the regional stage in Siirt

Following the title win, team officials stated that their next target is the regional matches in Siirt. In a statement, the club said: “We aim to win the regional matches in Siirt and qualify for the Turkish Championship. Our players have shown great determination throughout the season.”

“Their effort and determination make us proud”

Basri Alkan expressed his pride in the team’s success, saying:
“We established a strong team in Şemdinli, one of the most remote districts in Türkiye. Our young players showed great spirit and won all five matches to become Hakkari champions. Their effort and determination make us very proud. Now our goal is to succeed in Siirt and reach the national stage.”

Alkan also thanked local supporter Sabri Özel for his continued support, saying his contributions played an important role in the team’s morale.

“Our goal is to guide young people toward sports”

Businessperson Sabri Özel, one of the team’s key supporters, also shared his pride in the young athletes’ achievement. “I am very happy today. It is truly meaningful to see young players aged 15–17 being associated with Şemdinli football. I watched all their matches; they played with great determination and fully deserved the championship. Our goal is to encourage young people to focus their energy on sports and stay engaged in healthy activities after school,” he said.

"Whatever we do for our youth is not enough."

Özel added that he would continue to support youth sports initiatives, stating: “Whatever we do for our young people is never enough. I hope they continue their success in Siirt and go on to represent our region in the Turkish Championship.”

Source: https://www.yuksekovahaber.com.tr/haber/semdinli-ekibi-hakkari-sampiyonu-oldu-310845.htm