The International Youth of the Year Competition 2026, organized in collaboration with Çatalköy-Esentepe Municipality and Günkut Agency, was held last night at Alagadi. The event, which attracted great interest from young people, saw contestants confidently and successfully answer the questions posed to them, earning the approval of the jury members. The performances throughout the competition were also followed with great interest by the audience. At the end of the evening, the jury members, who evaluated the performances of the contestants, determined the winners in the girls’ and boys’ categories. The awards were presented to the winners at a ceremony. Furthermore, the Değirmenlik-Akıncılar Municipality SAM Modern Dance Group added color to the evening with a special performance. The group’s stage performance received great appreciation and applause from the audience.