WOMEN’S TEAMS CHAMPION: TURKEY, MEN’S TEAMS CHAMPION: NIGERIA
Eastern Mediterranean University (EMU), with over 20 thousand students from 106 countries, keeps setting its mark on Republic of Northern Cyprus’s (TRNC) biggest international events. The 8th Cup of Nation Basketball tournament, Eastern Mediterranean University’s (EMU) traditional international basketball tournament, was finalised on 17 December 2018, Monday (17:00) after the final matches and award ceremony. During the organisation, over 500 active students represented their countries in fierce competition. The champions of the tournament were determined from among 11 men’s and 6 women’s teams. During the final matches in Women’s Group, team Turkey defeated team Iran by 23 – 5. In the Men’s Group, Nigeria won against Turkey by 20 – 17. The two teams became the international champions of the tournament. During the third and fourth place matches, Russia defeated Palestine by 7 – 2 in the Women’s Group and won third place while in Men’s Group, Lebanon defeated Jordan by 42 – 14 and reached third place.
The Award Ceremony
After the matches, the placed competitors were presented with their cups and medals. During her opening speech, Vice Rector for Student Affairs Prof. Dr. Sonuç Zorlu Oğurlu congratulated both all winning and competing teams. As one of EMU’s greatest events, she emphasised Cup of Nation’s annual improvement in bringing international students together. The champions’ cups and medals were presented by EMU Vice Rector for Academic Affairs Prof. Dr. Halit Tanju Besler, Vice Rector for Student Affairs Prof. Dr. Sonuç Zorlu Oğurlu, Student Affairs Coordinator Assoc. Prof. Dr. Derviş Subaşı, Sports Affairs Director Cemal Konnolu and Sports Affairs Directorate Personnel.
Additionally, Women’s Fair Play Award was given to Iran, Men’s Fair Play Award was given to Jordan, Most Scoring Female Player was Melisa Şendur (Turkey), Most Scoring Male Player was Ateş (Jordan), Women’s Free Throw Champion was Merve Badem (Turkey), Men’s Slam Champion was Ajay (Nigeria), Men’s Three-Point Champion was Mert (Ürdün), Most Valuable Player (Female) was Melisa Şendur (Turkey), Most Valuable Player (Male) was Akınjide (Nigeria), Bravest Male Player was Youssef Ibrahim (Palestine) and Best Crowd Award was presented to Nigeria.
