Çankaya University has paid a particular homage to their late basketball participant, Nilay Aydoğan, saying the retirement of her No. 46 jersey in her honor.
Aydoğan tragically fell sufferer to the catastrophic “disaster of the century” dubbed twin earthquakes that wreaked havoc on southeastern Türkiye, leaving all the nation in a state of grief and despair.
Days after it was revealed that she was nonetheless entombed within the rubble, the tragic news of her demise despatched shock waves by means of the ING Women’s Basketball Süper Lig, because the nationwide and Çankaya University basketball participant’s lifeless physique was tragically found buried beneath the particles.
In a heartfelt show of honor and remembrance, Çankaya University has completely retired the No. 46 jersey, paying tribute to their beloved participant.
Çankaya University Sports Affairs Branch Manager Haluk Bilgin expressed his deep sorrow over Aydoğan’s unhappy demise, Anadolu Agency (AA) reported.
Emphasizing that Aydoğan was a decided and profitable athlete, Bilgin stated: “As Çankaya University family and teammates, we will never forget Nilay. We retired our athlete’s jersey No. 46 and hung it in the corner of our gym. This number will remain unassigned from now on.”
Bilgin talked about that the Turkish Basketball Federation had named Aydoğan for the remaining 2022-2023 season within the ING Women’s Basketball Süper Lig.
He added: “We want to specific our gratitude (for the late athlete’s efforts). As the Çankaya University household, as soon as once more, we pray for the Almighty’s mercy upon our late athlete and her grandmother. Our condolences to her household and family members.
Source: www.dailysabah.com
