Tag: Embargoes

Avrupa Gazete Features Upcoming Documentary on Turkish Cypriot Football

30 May, 2025

Mert Ahmet, Avrupa Gazete

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Offside: The Untold Story of Sports in the TRNC, a documentary supported by the Freedom and Fairness for Northern Cyprus campaign, has been featured in Avrupa Gazete.

The article explores the roots of sporting isolation in Northern Cyprus and tells the stories of Turkish Cypriot players, coaches, and fans who continue to fight for international recognition.

The piece also sheds light on past attempts at integration, including the failed Zurich Agreement, and features scenes from recent matches, interviews with KTFF President Hasan Sertoğlu, Foreign Minister Tahsin Ertuğruloğlu, and President Ersin Tatar. This growing media attention reflects increasing awareness in the diaspora and international press about the injustices faced by Turkish Cypriots in sport.

The documentary is scheduled for release in early July 2025.

New Documentary Spotlights Struggle for Turkish Cypriot Football Recognition

30 May, 2025

Mert Ahmet, Cyprus Today

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Cyprus Today has featured Offside: The Untold Story of Sports in the TRNC, a new documentary supported by the Freedom and Fairness for Northern Cyprus campaign.

The film explores the deep-rooted political barriers that have kept Turkish Cypriot football in the shadows of international sport, despite its rich history and passionate following.

Through interviews with key figures, including TRNC President Ersin Tatar, KTFF officials, and former international players, the documentary sheds light on the injustice of sporting embargoes and the community’s continued determination to compete on the global stage.

Set for release in early July 2025, the film marks an important cultural milestone in the ongoing fight for recognition and fairness.