Özet:

Izmir, as one of Turkey's largest cities, has played a prominent role in the history of Turkish sports, and discussions of the history of sports in Izmir primarily focus on the competition between the big Karşıyaka, Altay, Altınordu, and Göztepe sports clubs. While not big as such, there are many more less-famous local and amateur clubs in Izmir. Izmir İdman Yurdu falls into the latter category and little is known about its history, including details about its foundation. This paper examines the foundational charter of the İdman Yurdu club, which was recently found in Presidency of State Archives-Ottoman Archives, in order to shed light on the mysterious history of the organization. Based on the new information revealed within the charter, this paper argues that the club's date of foundation is earlier than previously thought and additionally provides new insights on the club's organizational structure.

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