The main sports Ottomans were engaged in were Turkish Wrestling, hunting, Turkish archery, horseback riding, Equestrian javelin throw, arm wrestling, and swimming. European model sports clubs were formed with the spreading popularity of football matches in 19th century Constantinople. The leading clubs, according to timeline, were Beşiktaş Gymnastics Club (1903), Galatasaray Sports Club (1905) and Fenerbahçe Sports Club (1907) in Istanbul. Football clubs were formed in other provinces too, such as Karşıyaka Sports Club (1912), Altay Sports Club (1914) and Turkish Fatherland Football Club (later Ülküspor) (1914) of İzmir. COUNT 5
QSN1 When did European sport clubs begin to form in the Ottoman empire? ANS1 19th century QSN2 Where did football matches become to be popular in the Ottoman empire? ANS2 Constantinople QSN3 What was the leading sport club in 1905? ANS3 Galatasaray Sports Club QSN4 In what year did the Altay Sports Club form? ANS4 1914 QSN5 What was the football club known as Ülküspor formerly known as? ANS5 Turkish Fatherland Football Club