A rowing race is going to take place in the Golden Horn of Constantinople on the 23rd of October, as part of the “Two Nations Cup” competition, something that will serve as a friendship bridge between Greece and Turkey.
Two crews of 8 members each, one Greek and one Turkish, will complete a distance of approximately 5 kilometers, having Galata Bridge as a starting point, and Phanar, where the Patriarchate is located as a crossing point.
The official the concept of the organization is going to be presented on Monday, the 19th of September at noon, in Constantinople.
Furthermore, the presentation is going to be attended by representatives of rowing federations, the organizing authority as well as by the basketball teams of Olympiacos FC, Panathinaikos FC, Efes Pilsen and Ulker.
These teams are going to take part in friendly games on the 1st and 2nd of October as part of the “Two Nations Cup” comnpetition.
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