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B.J.K. (Full Turkish name: Besiktas Jimnastik Kulübü, Besiktas Gymnastics Club) is a Turkish sports club from Istanbul, which professionally participates in many branches including football, basketball, volleyball, handball and chess. They play their football matches at Inonu Stadium, located by the Bosphorus, near the Dolmabahçe Palace.  Besiktas Jimnastik Kulubu The monarchical rules of the Ottomans were relaxed with the declaration of Meşrutiyet (constitutional monarchy) on July 23, 1908; a law allowing the foundation of sport clubs passed on August 3, 1909. Finally, the club was officially registered on January 20, 1910 under the name of "Besiktas Ottoman Gymnastics Club", and Şükrü Pasha took over the presidency of Besiktas. In this way, Besiktas became the first officially registered Turkish sports club, as well. Some of the young patriots from the Besiktas district of İstanbul formed two football clubs called "Valideçeşme" and "Basiret", under the leadership of Şeref Bey. Valideçeşme and Basiret football clubs joined under Besiktas Ottoman Gymnastics Club in 1911. In a very short time, football became the foremost branch in the club. |