Orhan Ayhan entered the Guinness World Records as the male sports commentator with the longest career.

Famous sports commentator Orhan Ayhan has made his name in the Guinness World Records with his career of over 61 years in the profession. According to the official website of the organization, Ayhan has achieved the title of the male sports commentator with the longest career, with 61 years and 275 days, and has earned the right to enter the Guinness World Records with this title.

He Commentated on Over 8,500 Football and Boxing Matches

Starting his career in 1957 as a sports journalist and writer in print media, Orhan Ayhan focused particularly on the world of boxing and has commentated on hundreds of boxing matches to date. Ayhan also broadcasted many football matches on the radio within TRT. Throughout his career, Orhan Ayhan has commentated on all matches of legendary boxers Muhammad Ali and Mike Tyson, and he became the only Turkish journalist to be present at the farewell match of world-famous footballer Pele.

As a distinguished figure, Orhan Ayhan has made a significant contribution to sports media by commentating on over 8,500 football and boxing matches so far. He has also served as a board member of the Turkish Journalists Association and as a founding member of the Turkish Sports Writers Association. Additionally, he has taken on the role of a board member in the Turkish Boxing Federation.