Selim Sırrı Tarcan

Selim Sırrı Tarcan
Born(1874-03-25)25 March 1874
Larissa, Sanjak of Tirhala, Ottoman Empire
Died2 March 1957(1957-03-02) (aged 82)
Istanbul, Turkey
Alma mater
Occupations
  • Educator
  • sports official
  • politician
Political partyCHP
Board member of
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Selim Sırrı Tarcan (25 March 1874 – 2 March 1957) was a Turkish educator, sports official and politician. He is best remembered for his contribution to the establishment of the National Olympic Committee of Turkey and the introduction of the sport of volleyball in Turkey.

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