16.06.2025 08:43
The wrestlers from Sakarya, who were in Iran for an international competition, witnessed a life-and-death situation during Israel's airstrikes. The athletes, who spent the night under fire, were evacuated with the support of the embassy.
The athletes from Sakarya, who are in Iran for an international competition, faced great danger during the attacks by Israel. AK Party Sakarya Deputy Ali İnci shared with the public the terrifying moments experienced by the athletes, who he stated were under fire in Iran.
THEY WERE CAUGHT IN THE MIDDLE OF WAR
Samet Başar, an athlete from Hendek Wrestling Specialization Club, and other athletes expressed that they spent the night under fire during the attacks.
AK Party Sakarya Deputy Ali İnci shared with the public the terrifying moments experienced by the athletes. Deputy İnci stated, "Our athlete Samet Başar from Hendek Wrestling Specialization Club and our athletes, who participated in the international sports competition held in Iran, were under fire throughout the night following the Israeli attack that occurred after the competition. All means were mobilized for the safety of our athletes, and as a result of efforts that lasted until morning, they set out to enter our country through the Van border gate with vehicles allocated by our embassy. I express my gratitude to our President, Mr. Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, who supports every citizen of our country and never leaves our athletes alone."