16.09.2025 00:40
The Turkish National Men's Basketball Team, which won the silver medal after losing to Germany 88-83 in the EuroBasket 2025 final, experienced unforgettable moments on the plane during their return home. The Turkish Airlines pilot congratulated the players with an announcement, saying, "With your honorable fight in the final, you have become the champions of all our hearts. You have brought great hope and pride to every individual in this country."
The A National Men's Basketball Team, which won the silver medal after losing to Germany 88-83 in the EuroBasket 2025 final, has returned to the homeland.
EMOTIONAL ANNOUNCEMENT FROM THE THY PILOT TO THE 12 GIANT MEN
The national team delegation, which arrived in Istanbul from Latvia's capital Riga on a Turkish Airlines (THY) flight, experienced unforgettable moments on the plane. The pilot of the plane carrying the national team congratulated the players with an announcement.
"YOU BROUGHT GREAT HOPE AND PRIDE"
In the announcement, the THY pilot stated, "With your honorable struggle in the final, you have become the champions of all our hearts. You brought great hope and pride to every individual of this country. We thank you for the excitement you gave us throughout the tournament."
Upon these words from the pilot, the passengers also supported the national basketball players with applause.