Mayor of Avcılar and Marmara Group Foundation Board of Trustees Member Att. Turan Hançerli, about 2,465 swimmers from 55 countries who attended to 34th Bosphorus Intercontinental Swimming Race, he swam the Bosphorus which he participated in. Av. Turan Hançerli after his high success, Dr. Akkan Suver celebrated with a message.  Dr. Suver's message is:

 "Dear President,

 Dear Turan, Brother,

 We just found out.

 You have made us all proud by crossing the Bosphorus.

 We congratulate you on behalf of my friends who formed the Marmara Group Foundation. You have made us proud.