INVITATION LETTER

Dear scientists and researchers,

The 3rd International Congress of Exercise and Sport Sciences (ICESSS-2025) will be held in Konya from November 20 to 22, 2025, in a hybrid format (both online and in-person), hosted by Selçuk University in collaboration with Ondokuz Mayıs University, Ordu University, Sinop University, Giresun University and Azerbaijan Sports Academy.

With the motto "Investing in youth, honoring those who have contributed to sports and sport sciences," we are pleased to announce the 3rd International Congress of Exercise and Sport Sciences (ICESSS-2025). Thanks to the dedicated efforts of our esteemed academic faculty members in preparing valuable courses, we aim to support the scientific development of undergraduate and graduate students, as well as young researchers.

Our previous congress was held in Samsun on December 5–7, 2024, with the participation of 145 papers, including 74 international ones from 21 different countries, and it met the academic incentive criteria for 2023 and 2024.

We extend our deepest gratitude and respect in advance for your participation, contributions, valuable collaboration, and support in the 3rd International Congress of Exercise and Sport Sciences (ICESSS-2025), where we aim to present, discuss, and provide constructive feedback on current national and international research in the field of sports. We would be honored to welcome you in Konya between November 20 and 22, 2025.

Our congress is recognized as an international congress within the scope of the new associate professorship criteria determined by the Interuniversity Board of Turkey, and the organizing and scientific committees have been officially appointed by the governing board decision and official documentation of the relevant legal entity.