This competition, organized in collaboration between our Directorate and Sakarya Metropolitan Municipality, aims to keep alive the memory of Sait Faik Abasıyanık, who was born in Adapazarı in 1906 and holds a significant place in Turkish literature with his short stories. The goal is to support work in the field of short stories and introduce Sait Faik to younger generations.
The theme of the "6th National Sait Faik Short Story Competition" is "I Would Have Gone Mad If I Hadn't Written." The deadline for submissions is Sunday, February 8, 2026. Detailed information about the competition can be found at www.sakarya.bel.tr.
