Ahmet Robenson

Ahmet Robenson

Ahmet Robenson (1886 – 1968) was a Turkish physical education teacher in Galatasaray high school, who is known for his active role in the development of sports in Turkey.

He was born in India, lived most of his life in Istanbul and died in United States. Ahmet had two brothers, Yakup and Abdurrahman, who were also interested in sports, however they died in WW1.

After graduating from Galatasaray high school, Robenson was interested in new sports which were not recognized in his country at the time. He is known as being the first organizer of Basketball, Hockey, Tennis and Scouting activities in his time. He mostly introduced these new sports to his students in Galatasaray high school.

Robenson was also the goalkeeper of Galatasaray football team, who won Istanbul League title in 1908.

He later became Galatasaray S.K. president in 1926.


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