Be On Court,  Be Healthy Project was presented in İstanbul Venezia Palace in a panel organized for the introduction of the 6th global sustainability report titled Sharing Values to Create Value.

Dr. Emir Turam, Turkey Basketball Federation Chief Adviser emphasized that sport improves not only the physical but also the social development of children. He added that families should be involved as well in order to encourage children for sports. Turam underlined that families should be aware of the importance of sports and said that families should be encouraged to introduce the habit of lifelong sports to their children.

Be On Court, Be Healthy Project aims to guide 600 young people aged 12-16 towards basketball, raise awareness among their families and promote healthy life in Turkey and Lithuania.

For more information about the project, please visit. http://civilsocietydialogue.org/project/be-on-court-be-healthy/