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Istanbul Nişantaşı University hosted the 7th International Congress on Athletic Performance and Health in Sports (ICAPHS 7) from 27 to 30 August 2026. Over the course of four days, experts in the field shared the latest research, innovative methodologies, and practical applications in sports science with participants.
Held under the main theme of “Bridging Science and Practice,” the congress featured conferences, panels, presentations, and practical workshops. Participants attended workshops led by internationaly renowned scientists and experts and were eligible to receive internationaly recognized certificates upon completion.
Presentations, panels, and conferences at ICAPHS 7 featured internationaly recognized academics and coaches, including Dr. Peter Levin, Dr. Valbona Levin, James Breese, Dr. Alexis Batrakoulis, Tim Sunderland, Dr. Nebojsa Cokorilo, Chris Barnes, Dr. Hadi Nobari, and Dr. Milaim Berisha.
This year, the congress marked another milestone by hosting the three-day Istanbul Pilates Conference (IPC) for the first time. Held from 28 to 30 August, the conference was organized in collaboration with PMA, one of the world's leading Pilates organizations.
Leading figures in the field, including Patricia Stevenson, Petros Kouroupakis, Chloe Sommadossi, and Anita Horry, came together at the conference to share their knowledge and expertise with participants.
On the final day of the congress, the APEN Athletic Performance and Nutrition Summit was held. The summit explored various aspects of the relationship between athletic performance and nutrition, with expert dietitians and professionals sharing the latest knowledge and practical approaches with participants.
Through the sessions, presentations, and workshops held throughout the congress, participants had the opportunity to follow the latest developments in sports science and bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application.
The congress addressed a wide range of important topics, including the impact of technology on athletic performance, nutrition optimization, the role of genetics in sports performance, injury management, exercise and health, psychological factors, and physical education and sports for individuals with disabilities. The multidisciplinary sessions focused on current research, approaches, and methods for translating scientific findings into practical applications in the field.
In addition to renowned scientists, the congress brought together academics, field professionals, sports performance specialists, sports medicine experts, and dietitians working in nutrition. New methods, practices, and equipment were also introduced, creating valuable opportunities for knowledge exchange and collaboration between academics and industry professionals.
ICAPHS 7 contributed to the development of new approaches in sports science and athletic performance, the integration of current scientific knowledge with practical applications, and the establishment of new national and international collaborations. The congress also provided an important platform for strengthening connections between academics and sports professionals.
We would like to thank al our partners and supporters who contributed to the successful organization of ICAPHS 7 and helped bring science and practice together on a common platform. These include, first and foremost, Marmara University, as well as APSM, the Turkish National Olympic Committee, the Turkish Tennis Federation, the Turkish Gymnastics Federation, the Turkish Triathlon Federation, Spor İstanbul, Athletic House Academy, NASM, AFAA, PMA, Mehmet Zümrüt Platformu, WE, HouseFit, WorldSports'26, Hardline Nutrition, Technogym, Wellness Institute, Center, Backup, Bravomed, Spordershanesi, Anovator, the Youth and Sports Volunteers Association, and Neptünüs Shop.