EMCA at the Taç Spor Facilities in Istanbul (pics)
The European Multisport Club Association (EMCA) successfully held its General Assembly in Istanbul, alongside the International Conference titled “AI & (Multi)Sport.”
The event brought together representatives of multisport clubs from across Europe, as well as experts in sports and artificial intelligence. Discussions focused on the opportunities and challenges posed by new technologies, and on how innovation can strengthen the role of multisport clubs as hubs of community, health, and education.
As part of the program, all participants were warmly welcomed and guided through the impressive Taç Spor facilities by President Polat Bengiserp, recently elected to the EMCA Board of Directors — the first Turkish representative ever to hold this position.
The Taç Spor complex, located on the Asian side of Istanbul, impressed guests with its modern infrastructure and wide range of services. Its facilities include:
- a Central Tennis Court with seating capacity for around 1,500 spectators
- 5 outdoor and 7 indoor tennis courts
- a fully equipped fitness center
- a swimming pool and physiotherapy areas
- multipurpose halls
- restaurants and social spaces around the pool.
The delegation highlighted not only the quality and variety of the sports infrastructure but also the warm hospitality offered by Taç Spor. Participants expressed their appreciation for the club’s efforts in creating an environment that combines professional-level sports facilities with a welcoming, community-oriented spirit.
This experience reinforced the importance of international cooperation between multisport clubs, as well as EMCA’s commitment to promoting innovation, knowledge sharing, and the values of sport across Europe. Hosting such a significant gathering in Istanbul, at Taç Spor, was a strong message of unity and collaboration that will inspire the association’s future projects.
