Halit Ahmet Kıvanç (18 February 1925 – 25 October 2022) was a Turkish television and radio presenter, humorist, sports journalist and writer. He was best known as a sports commentator.
Kıvanç was born in the Fatih district of Istanbul to trader Ahmet and his wife Leman, the youngest of five siblings.[1] His precise birthday is not known, as at that time Turkey was still using the Rumi calendar and would not transition to the Gregorian calendar for another few months. However, official documents give his birthday as February 18, 1925.[2]
Kıvanç completed his secondary education at Pertevniyal High School in Aksaray, Istanbul. At the last grade just before the graduation, he lost his father. His brother Kemal did not allow him to earn money for the family, instead he wished that Halit go to the university. Halit then studied law at Istanbul University. Following his graduation, he attended military service for duty.[1][2][3]
In 1950, Halit Kıvanç entered civil service to become a judge. Following a brief period of apprenticeship, he was appointed judge in Kozluk, a small town in southeastern Turkey that became shortly before a district of then Siirt Province. He served at this post in a region of deprivation only for couple of months. Kıvanç resigned and returned to Istanbul to pursue a career as a journalist that offered him much more income.[2][3][4]
Careeredit
Already during his university years, Halit Kıvanç was interested in journalism. His articles were published in the Law Faculty's periodical Guguk ("Cuckoo" for English). His vested interest in football, led him to write in the sports weekly Şut ("Shoot"). Later, his writings on humor got him ahead. His professional journalism career began as he was discovered by Yusuf Ziya Ortaç, the publisher of that time's notable illustrated satire and humor magazineAkbaba ("Vulture"), after his first joke was printed.[2][4][5]
Kıvanç wrote sketches for the TRT's Radio Istanbul. Kıvanç became then a narrator as he was asked to tell the stories he wrote.[5]
Kıvanç also wrote sports reports primarily in the newspapers Milliyet, Tercüman, Hürriyet and Güneş among others.[2] His career as a sports commentator, which made him later famous, began as he was asked during a trip to comment on sports events that he reported in the daily Milliyet. He commented on Turkey's participation at major sports events like Olympic Games and various World championships on radio and television. Halit Kıvanç and two friends of his established in 1953 Turkey's first daily sports only newspaper Türkiye Spor.[5] He gave up his career as a sports commentator in 1983 after the Turkish President's Football Cup.[4]
In addition to all his engagements, Kıvanç was a popular on-stage presenter asked for musical events and contests. He hosted a talk show named "Halit Kıvanç'la Ustalar" (literally: "Masters with Halit Kıvanç") Sundays on the Turkish television channel NTV.[4] Moreover, as a strong fan of Fenerbahçe S.K.,[3] he presented another talk show called "Efsanenin yeni 100 yılı" ("The Legendary's new century") at Fenerbahçe TV.
Achievementsedit
Halit Kıvanç is considered as the person of firsts in the Turkish journalism.
In 1952, he was sent to Italy by the newspaper Türkiye Ekspres Gazetesi to interview four Turkish footballers (Bülent Eken, Bülent Esen, Şükrü Gülesin, Lefter Küçükandonyadis), who played in Italian clubs. He took this opportunity and visited the Pope in Vatican, becoming the first ever Turkish journalist to be admitted.[1][2][3][4]
At a contest during the World Humorists Conference held in the United States, he came in third.[3]
Due to late application, he did not receive a speaker's booth at Wembley Stadium for broadcasting of the football game between England and Germany at the 1966 FIFA World Cup Final. He commented on the match, which lasted two-and-half-hours with overtime, on radio in Turkey by telephone. The next day, he was told that he became the first ever reporter to give a comment of a World football cup event on the phone.[4]
In 2005, Halit Kıvanç celebrated his 50th anniversary in his career as a sports commentator at a special event organized by the government.[4][7]
Personal life and deathedit
Kıvanç married in 1955 Bülbin, a pharmacist by profession. The couple had a son Ümit Kıvanç (born 1956), who was a columnist of the daily Radikal.[1]
Kıvanç died on 25 October 2022, at the age of 97.[8] Two days later, he was buried at Zincirlikuyu Cemetery.[9]
Bibliographyedit
His memoirs are summarized in his book Gool Diye Diye (literally: "Shouting Goal!").[6]
Own worksedit
Ve Allah Gazeteciyi Yarattı (1959) İstanbul Matbaası
Kazulet Hanımın Minisi. (with Altan Erbulak) (1968) Altın Kitaplar
Mikrofonunu Kordonuna Göre Uzat (1977) Meta Yayınları
Beckenbauer Futbol Okulu. (translation) (1977) Kelebek Yayınları
Gülmece Güldürmece (1978) (1st print).Kelebek Çocuk Kitapları
Şampiyonlar Şarkısı Side A- "Şampiyonlar Şarkısı" Vasfi Uçaroğlu Orchestra, Side B- "Şampiyonların 15 Golü" football matches commented by Halit Kıvanç (1965) Ezgi Plakları. 45-104 Spor Serisi No: 1
Side A- Metin Geliyor Metin" fan music by Şevket Uğurluer, Side B- "Kralın Golleri" by Halit Kıvanç. (1966) Ezgi Plakları. 45-105[10]
Kıbrıs 74 (1974) Music concert of Ajda Pekkan and Modern Folk Trio presented by Halit Kıvanç. (1974) Balet Plak[11]
Referencesedit
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^ abcdef. Atar Yemez (in Turkish). Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2012-03-10.
^ abcdef (in Turkish). Pertevniyal 1872. 2011-11-21. Archived from the original on 2011-12-28. Retrieved 2012-03-10.
^ abcdefgKılıç, Behram (2005-01-03). "Futbol, eşimin kumasıydı". Aksiyon (in Turkish). Archived from the original on 2013-04-18. Retrieved 2012-03-10.
^ abcd"Halit Kıvanç kimdir" (in Turkish). Kadınlar İçin. Archived from the original on 2013-02-21. Retrieved 2012-03-10.
^ ab"Halit Kıvanç (1926 - .... )" (in Turkish). Kim Kimdir?. Retrieved 2012-03-10.
^"Halit Kıvanç'ın onur gecesi". NTV MSNBC Spor (in Turkish). 2005-04-05. Retrieved 2012-03-10.
^"Sunucu ve gazeteci Halit Kıvanç 97 yaşında vefat etti". AA. 25 October 2022. Retrieved 25 October 2022.
^"Halit Kıvanç son yolculuğuna uğurlandı". ntv.com.tr (in Turkish). 27 October 2022. Retrieved 28 October 2022.
^"Şevket Uğurluer Dislografisi" (in Turkish). Diskotek. Retrieved 2012-03-10.
^ (in Turkish). Diskotek. Archived from the original on 2010-05-20. Retrieved 2012-03-10.
November 06, 2023
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Halit Ahmet Kivanc 18 February 1925 25 October 2022 was a Turkish television and radio presenter humorist sports journalist and writer He was best known as a sports commentator Halit KivancKivanc in 2008BornHalit Ahmet Kivanc 1925 02 18 18 February 1925Fatih Istanbul TurkeyDied25 October 2022 2022 10 25 aged 97 Istanbul TurkeyResting placeZincirlikuyu CemeteryEducationLawAlma materIstanbul UniversityOccupationsTelevision presenterradio presenterhumoristsports commentatorsports journalistwriterSpouseBulbin Kivanc m 1955 wbr Children1 Contents 1 Early years 2 Career 3 Achievements 4 Personal life and death 5 Bibliography 5 1 Own works 5 2 About him 6 Discography 7 ReferencesEarly years editKivanc was born in the Fatih district of Istanbul to trader Ahmet and his wife Leman the youngest of five siblings 1 His precise birthday is not known as at that time Turkey was still using the Rumi calendar and would not transition to the Gregorian calendar for another few months However official documents give his birthday as February 18 1925 2 Kivanc completed his secondary education at Pertevniyal High School in Aksaray Istanbul At the last grade just before the graduation he lost his father His brother Kemal did not allow him to earn money for the family instead he wished that Halit go to the university Halit then studied law at Istanbul University Following his graduation he attended military service for duty 1 2 3 In 1950 Halit Kivanc entered civil service to become a judge Following a brief period of apprenticeship he was appointed judge in Kozluk a small town in southeastern Turkey that became shortly before a district of then Siirt Province He served at this post in a region of deprivation only for couple of months Kivanc resigned and returned to Istanbul to pursue a career as a journalist that offered him much more income 2 3 4 Career editAlready during his university years Halit Kivanc was interested in journalism His articles were published in the Law Faculty s periodical Guguk Cuckoo for English His vested interest in football led him to write in the sports weekly Sut Shoot Later his writings on humor got him ahead His professional journalism career began as he was discovered by Yusuf Ziya Ortac the publisher of that time s notable illustrated satire and humor magazine Akbaba Vulture after his first joke was printed 2 4 5 Kivanc wrote sketches for the TRT s Radio Istanbul Kivanc became then a narrator as he was asked to tell the stories he wrote 5 Kivanc also wrote sports reports primarily in the newspapers Milliyet Tercuman Hurriyet and Gunes among others 2 His career as a sports commentator which made him later famous began as he was asked during a trip to comment on sports events that he reported in the daily Milliyet He commented on Turkey s participation at major sports events like Olympic Games and various World championships on radio and television Halit Kivanc and two friends of his established in 1953 Turkey s first daily sports only newspaper Turkiye Spor 5 He gave up his career as a sports commentator in 1983 after the Turkish President s Football Cup 4 Between 1963 1964 he was almost a year long with the British Broadcasting Corporation BBC in the United Kingdom for training just before television broadcasting was launched in Turkey 3 5 6 In addition to all his engagements Kivanc was a popular on stage presenter asked for musical events and contests He hosted a talk show named Halit Kivanc la Ustalar literally Masters with Halit Kivanc Sundays on the Turkish television channel NTV 4 Moreover as a strong fan of Fenerbahce S K 3 he presented another talk show called Efsanenin yeni 100 yili The Legendary s new century at Fenerbahce TV Achievements editHalit Kivanc is considered as the person of firsts in the Turkish journalism In 1952 he was sent to Italy by the newspaper Turkiye Ekspres Gazetesi to interview four Turkish footballers Bulent Eken Bulent Esen Sukru Gulesin Lefter Kucukandonyadis who played in Italian clubs He took this opportunity and visited the Pope in Vatican becoming the first ever Turkish journalist to be admitted 1 2 3 4 At a contest during the World Humorists Conference held in the United States he came in third 3 Due to late application he did not receive a speaker s booth at Wembley Stadium for broadcasting of the football game between England and Germany at the 1966 FIFA World Cup Final He commented on the match which lasted two and half hours with overtime on radio in Turkey by telephone The next day he was told that he became the first ever reporter to give a comment of a World football cup event on the phone 4 In 2005 Halit Kivanc celebrated his 50th anniversary in his career as a sports commentator at a special event organized by the government 4 7 Personal life and death editKivanc married in 1955 Bulbin a pharmacist by profession The couple had a son Umit Kivanc born 1956 who was a columnist of the daily Radikal 1 Kivanc died on 25 October 2022 at the age of 97 8 Two days later he was buried at Zincirlikuyu Cemetery 9 Bibliography editHis memoirs are summarized in his book Gool Diye Diye literally Shouting Goal 6 Own works edit Ve Allah Gazeteciyi Yaratti 1959 Istanbul Matbaasi Kazulet Hanimin Minisi with Altan Erbulak 1968 Altin Kitaplar Mikrofonunu Kordonuna Gore Uzat 1977 Meta Yayinlari Beckenbauer Futbol Okulu translation 1977 Kelebek Yayinlari Gulmece Guldurmece 1978 1st print Kelebek Cocuk Kitaplari Ve Karsinizda Halit Kivanc 1979 1st print Milliyet yayinlari 1980 Karacan yayinlari Gelin Yarisalim 1982 Kelebek Yayinlari Halit Kivanc Anlatiyor Uc Yuz Otuz Uc Fikra 1982 Karacan yayinlari Gool Diye Diye 1983 Hurriyet Yayinlari Hadi Anlat Bakalim Anilar 1 1998 3rd print Yorum Kitaplari Bulutlarla Yarisan Kadin Halit Kivanc Sabiha Gokcen le soylesiyor 1998 Yapi Kredi Yayinlari Cok Affedersiniz Ama 1999 Aksoy Yayincilik Telesafir Bizde TV Boyle Basladi 2002 Remzi Kitabevi Kupalarin Kupasi Dunya Kupasi 1930 dan 2002 ye 2002 Turkiye Is Bankasi Kultur Yayinlari Futbol Bir Ask 2004 Iletisim Yayinlari ISBN 9750502574 Aglama Palyaco Makyajin Bozulur Mujdat Gezen Kitabi 2006 Turkiye Is Bankasi Kultur Yayinlari ISBN 9754588368About him edit Engin Aydin Bir Koltukta Kac Karpuz Halit Kivanc Kitabi Turkiye Is Bankasi Kultur Yayinlari Nehir Soylesi Dizisi ISBN 9789754584813Discography edit45 rpm vinyl singles Sampiyonlar Sarkisi Side A Sampiyonlar Sarkisi Vasfi Ucaroglu Orchestra Side B Sampiyonlarin 15 Golu football matches commented by Halit Kivanc 1965 Ezgi Plaklari 45 104 Spor Serisi No 1 Side A Metin Geliyor Metin fan music by Sevket Ugurluer Side B Kralin Golleri by Halit Kivanc 1966 Ezgi Plaklari 45 105 10 Kibris 74 1974 Music concert of Ajda Pekkan and Modern Folk Trio presented by Halit Kivanc 1974 Balet Plak 11 References edit a b c d Hayati falinda cikti Hurriyet in Turkish 2011 11 22 Retrieved 2012 03 10 a b c d e f Halit Kivanc tan Carpici Aciklamalar Atar Yemez in Turkish Archived from the original on 2016 03 04 Retrieved 2012 03 10 a b c d e f Halit Kivanc Roportaji Mart 2005 in Turkish Pertevniyal 1872 2011 11 21 Archived from the original on 2011 12 28 Retrieved 2012 03 10 a b c d e f g Kilic Behram 2005 01 03 Futbol esimin kumasiydi Aksiyon in Turkish Archived from the original on 2013 04 18 Retrieved 2012 03 10 a b c d Halit Kivanc kimdir in Turkish Kadinlar Icin Archived from the original on 2013 02 21 Retrieved 2012 03 10 a b Halit Kivanc 1926 in Turkish Kim Kimdir Retrieved 2012 03 10 Halit Kivanc in onur gecesi NTV MSNBC Spor in Turkish 2005 04 05 Retrieved 2012 03 10 Sunucu ve gazeteci Halit Kivanc 97 yasinda vefat etti AA 25 October 2022 Retrieved 25 October 2022 Halit Kivanc son yolculuguna ugurlandi ntv com tr in Turkish 27 October 2022 Retrieved 28 October 2022 Sevket Ugurluer Dislografisi in Turkish Diskotek Retrieved 2012 03 10 Ajda Pekkan Diskografisi in Turkish Diskotek Archived from the original on 2010 05 20 Retrieved 2012 03 10 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index 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