IKV İstanbul EU Information Centre organised a rowing race in Golden Horn on 30 September 2023 as part of the European Week of Sport. Opening the event, IKV Deputy Secretary General M. Gökhan Kilit referred to the activities of IKV and EUIC. In his speech, IKV Deputy Secretary General Kilit drew attention to the awareness created by the Information Centres during important periods such as the sports week.

The event was attended by company representatives, university students and people living in the region. Participants learnt about the EU while rowing during the European Week of Sport. In this competition consisting of six different teams, the participants rowed with the unique view of the Golden Horn. At the end of the event, prizes were awarded to the winners and certificates were presented to all participants.