He was revived with first aid: Erdoğan Arıkan suffered a heart attack during a live broadcast.

He was revived with first aid: Erdoğan Arıkan suffered a heart attack during a live broadcast.

19.01.2025 21:40

TRT Sports commentator Erdoğan Arıkan suffered a heart attack during a live broadcast of the Ankara Keçiörengücü-Sakaryaspor match in Trendyol 1. Lig. He was revived with CPR and was immediately taken to the hospital. The famous commentator is being treated at GATA Hospital and has been placed in intensive care, with his condition remaining serious.

During the 20th week of the Trendyol 1st League, TRT Spor commentator Erdoğan Arıkan suffered a heart attack live on air while covering the match between Ankara Keçiörengücü and Sakaryaspor.

CPR BROUGHT HIM BACK TO LIFE

In the final minutes of the match, Erdoğan Arıkan lost consciousness and was immediately taken to the hospital. It was reported that the condition of the commentator, who is being treated at Gülhane Military Medical Academy (GATA) Hospital, remains serious. Additionally, it was noted that Arıkan, who has been working on TRT Spor screens for many years, was revived with CPR performed on the field.

TRT SPOR RELEASED A STATEMENT: IN INTENSIVE CARE

TRT Spor announced that the famous commentator has been taken to intensive care. In a statement from the channel, it was said, "Our commentator Erdoğan Arıkan fell ill after the Keçiörengücü-Sakaryaspor match today and was taken to the hospital. He is currently in intensive care and receiving treatment. We wish our valuable commentator a speedy recovery and hope he regains his health as soon as possible. Get well soon, Erdoğan Arıkan."

WHO IS ERDOĞAN ARIKAN?

Born in 1963 in Sakarya, Erdoğan Arıkan is one of the beloved and recognized figures in Turkish sports media. Spending his childhood in Gölcük, Kocaeli, Arıkan graduated from the Business Administration Department of Yıldız Technical University after completing his high school education. He began his media career in 1989 by passing the exams held by TRT and started working at TRT Diyarbakır Radio. He then shifted to sports commentary and has hosted major international events. So far, Arıkan has been a commentator for 6 World Cups, 5 European Football Championships, and 3 Olympic Games, making him one of the indispensable faces of TRT Spor.

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