Breaking news… Anadolu Efes Sports Club Head Coach Ergin Ataman made a statement on the debates in the EuroLeague. Ataman, “As a sports person, I also stated how wrong this way of voting is, and that the result will give Fenerbahçe a disadvantage.” used the phrase.
After the developments in Ukraine, Ataman made a written statement about the voting that will determine the future of the Euroleague teams representing Russia and used the following statements.
“After the painful developments in Ukraine, I would like to make a statement based on the perception created and fed by some of us regarding our decision in the voting that will determine the future of the Euroleague teams representing Russia. First of all, 13 teams participating in the voting made the choice that would be most advantageous for them. We voted with this logic, and the system we voted for was accepted with a margin of 1 vote. First of all, I’m sorry for the suffering experienced by all the athletes, coaches and technical teams who compete in the Russian teams. I wish this war situation would never happen and all the teams could be on the field.
“I PROTECT THE RIGHTS OF THE CLUB I REPRESENT TO THE END”
With the decision taken as a result of the voting, a disadvantageous situation occurred for 6 teams, including Fenerbahçe. Besides, as a sports person, I also stated how wrong this way of voting is, and that the result would give Fenerbahçe a disadvantage. In sports, it is as important to protect the rights of the club you represent at the table as it is to win on the field. In every club I represent, whether domestic or foreign, I have always tried to carry the reputation of the Turkish nation to the top. I always made headlines with my Turkish identity in the clubs that I coached in Europe. While winning the most important trophies of basketball with Turkish teams, I felt the pride of raising the Turkish flag to the top. I have been the person who made the loudest noise wherever Turkish teams suffered an injustice. I have fearlessly criticized all kinds of units, organizations and structures when appropriate. My flag and my nation are my red line.
“I WISH BOTH TURKISH TEAMS ATTEND THE FINAL-FOUR AFTER THE MATCHES TO BE PLAYED”
Again, I would like to state that my wish is for both Turkish teams to qualify for the Final-Four as a result of the matches to be played, and for Turkish basketball to be at the top, which it always deserves.
I reiterate my wish for the suffering in Ukraine to end as soon as possible, and pay my respects.”
DHA
