Kayseri to host 2014 Balkan Cup

KAYSERİ

The Central Anatolian province of Kayseri will host the cup next year.

The Turkish city of Kayseri will host the 2014 Balkan Cup, skiing’s international governing body has announced.

The Central Anatolian province will host the event in February or March at its Erciyes Ski Center.

The Balkan Cup is expected to stage competitions between around 200 athletes from 20 countries.

Murat Cahid Cıngı, the CEO of the Kayseri Erciyes company, which oversees the facilities, said the events would be important for the promotion of the city.

“With Erciyes, the name of Kayseri will be heard all over the world,” Cıngı said. The Erciyes facilities are located 750 meters above sea level.