Turkish Hockey Federation
The THF is based in Ankara, and it has been chaired by Sadık Karakan since 23 October 2016.[1] Federation's first and founding chairman was Ali Aytemiz, a businessman in oil trade, who served until 23 July 2003.[2] Current chairman of the federation is Sadık Karakan,[5] in office since 23 October 2016.[2] The federation organizes tournaments and leagues for both gender in the U10, U12, U14, U16, U18, U21 and senior categories.[4][6] Turkey national teams of men and women participate in EuroHockey competitions in the U18 (youth), U21 (junior) and senior categories.