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Athletes Who Were Under The Rubble in The Earthquake Are Fighting For Their Lives

Athletes Who Were Under The Rubble in The Earthquake Are Fighting For Their Lives

After the 7.7 magnitude earthquake that occurred at around 04:17 in the Pazarcık district of Kahramanmaraş and caused great destruction in 10 provinces, we could not hear from some sports groups. It was learned that the players of the Hatay Women’s Volleyball Team were under the rubble during the earthquake. While it was stated that 2 trainers from the İskenderunspor group remained under the rubble, national wrestler Taha Akgül stated that 30-40 wrestlers struggled to survive under the rubble in Kahramanmaraş.

After the Kahramanmaraş-centered earthquake that took place around 04.17 and caused great damage and loss of life in 10 provinces, there is no news about some sports caravans remaining in the regions.

3 ATHLETES EXCLUDED FROM TRAINING

The players of the Malatya Metropolitan Belediyespor team, which struggled for the play-offs in the TVF Men’s Volleyball 2nd League, Group 6, were left under the rubble after the Kırçuval Hotel, where they were staying in Malatya, was demolished due to the earthquake. . It was learned that the athletes Enes, Mustafa and Berk were brought out from under the rubble during the rescue efforts.

“30-40 Wrestlers DESTROY”

National wrestler Taha Akgül stated that 30-40 wrestlers remained under the rubble in Kahramanmaraş and called for help. After the 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Kahramanmaraş, which affected many cities in Eastern, Southeastern, Central Anatolia and Mediterranean regions, national wrestler Taha Akgül called for help from social media. Akgül said, “The building where 30-40 of our wrestlers were staying in the wrestling club in Kahramanmaraş was also destroyed… Our athletes are in ruins. We are waiting for urgent help. God help you!” shared.

HATAY WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL TEAM UNDER WASH

It was learned that the players of the Hatay Women’s Volleyball Team, which is among the provinces most affected by the earthquake, were also buried under the rubble. Alanya Belediyespor player Eneshan Can announced on his social media account that 14 players of the Hatay Women’s Volleyball Team were left under the rubble as a result of the demolition of the building where they stayed. Can, the cast, Cumhuriyet Mahallesi Bostan Sok. He stated that they stayed in the house no. Antakya Sports Hall. 1 and the players who could not be reached were called to be reached by sharing information.

“OUR HEART IS BURNED”

Alanya Belediyespor Club President Mehmet Erken stated that they made the necessary attempts to reach the players and said, “Our hearts are broken. We hope that our citizens who are under the rubble will be removed as soon as possible. I wish our athletes well soon.” “He came as soon as possible. My condolences to the families of those who lost their lives.”

Under The Rubble

CALL FOR HELP FROM İSKENDERUNSPOR

Iskenderunspor reported that 2 of their coaches remained under the rubble. While the club called for help on social media, “2 people from our technical team were injured after the earthquake. All our club staff and players are trying to save both our coaches and other citizens under the rubble. As İskenderunspor Club, we are waiting for an emergency.” Aid for Iskenderunspor from AFAD and all authorized institutions.” expressions were used.

“OUR TWO TEACHERS ARE UNDER WASHING”

After the earthquake in İskenderunspor, which competes in the TFF 2nd League, İskenderunspor, whose epicenter is in the Pazarcık district of Kahramanmaraş, announced that 2 of its coaches were under the rubble with a post on its social media account and asked for help from the technical committee. . It was also felt in Hatay.

Gül Demirci

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