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Turkish Federation Condemns Abuse of Coach Ataman
24 Jan
Summary
- Turkish Federation supports coach Ergin Ataman after abuse.
- Incident occurred during Maccabi Tel Aviv vs. Panathinaikos.
- TBF demands EuroLeague investigation and disciplinary action.
The Turkish Basketball Federation (TBF) has issued a strong statement of support for Ergin Ataman, the head coach of the Panathinaikos Aktor basketball team. This comes in response to verbal abuse directed at the 60-year-old Turkish tactician by supporters of Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv during a recent EuroLeague Regular Season game. The incident, which took place in Tel Aviv, has drawn sharp criticism from the TBF.
In its official release, the TBF highlighted its commitment to supporting Turkish athletes and coaches representing the country internationally. The federation unequivocally condemned the "ugly chants" directed at Ataman, stating they are contrary to the ethical and universal values of sports.
The TBF stressed that such behavior is unacceptable for individuals who represent the nation on the global stage. The federation has formally requested that the EuroLeague management conduct a meticulous investigation into the grave incident. Furthermore, the TBF expects prompt implementation of disciplinary processes to ensure such occurrences are prevented in the future.
