İstiklal Marşı, the Turkish national anthem, was written by poet Mehmet Âkif Ersoy during the Turkish War of Independence and officially adopted in 1921. It is performed at state ceremonies, schools, military events and before international sports matches involving Turkey. Short recordings circulate online because creators need a recognisable patriotic cue for edits about Turkish football, national holidays such as Republic Day, and travel content. Its enduring status as a national symbol keeps it in regular use, far beyond formal occasions.