Turkey's first female sports commentator, Esen Gök, was found dead in her home.

Turkey's first female sports commentator, Esen Gök, was found dead in her home.

19.07.2025 20:20

Turkey's first female horse racing commentator, Esen Gök, was found dead by teams who came to her home after they were unable to reach her. Esen Gök was known as Turkey's first female horse racing commentator.

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Turkey's first female race commentator Esen Gök was found dead in her home. Esen Gök was known as Turkey's first female horse racing commentator.



Friends of Esen Gök, who had not been able to reach her for 36 hours, took action. Friends who went to her home in Bakırköy, Istanbul, were not allowed inside by the site staff.



TEAMS ENTERED THE HOUSE



Esen Gök, whose phone was off and who was also called by the site security, did not respond to the calls. Concerned for her life, her friends reported the incident to the police. Police teams who arrived at the site entered the apartment using a locksmith.



FOUND DEAD



Police teams who entered found the lifeless body of the young woman. Initial investigations suggested that she had committed suicide by hanging, and a large-scale investigation was launched regarding the incident.



SHE WAS TURKEY'S FIRST FEMALE RACE COMMENTATOR



Esen Gök was the first person to realize her dream during the Women's Jockey Race held on the day of the Gazi Race in 2019. Commentator Esen Gök had become one of the most beloved figures in this environment at Veliefendi Racecourse. For 6 years, Esen Gök had been the voice for racing enthusiasts, becoming Turkey's first female horse racing commentator.



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