26.02.2026 08:09
Sevdenur Gülçiçek, a member of the national softball team, passed away due to the cancer she had been battling for a while.
The Turkish Rugby Federation announced the passing of national athlete Sevdenur Gülçiçek.
In a post shared on the federation's account on the social media platform of the U.S.-based Instagram company, it was stated, "We have learned with deep sorrow that our national athlete Sevdenur Gülçiçek has lost her life after a long battle with cancer. The determination, struggle, and character of our valuable athlete representing our country will always be remembered. We pray for God's mercy on Sevdenur; we wish patience and condolences to her grieving family, loved ones, and the entire sports community."
It was noted that the funeral of softball athlete Sevdenur Gülçiçek will be held in the village of Acıklı in the Çarşamba district of Samsun, following the noon prayer today.