For the previous 32 years, Fevzi Çakmak, a 56-year-old participant from Tosyalı Iskenderun Disabled Sports Club within the Wheelchair Basketball Süper Lig, has been dedicating himself to the crew’s success with ardour.
Hailing from Iskenderun, Hatay, Fevzi Çakmak confronted adversity early in life, dropping his left leg at simply 1 yr outdated attributable to an sickness.
Embracing life with a wheelchair, Çakmak found Tosyalı İskenderun Disabled Sports Club in 1992, due to a pal’s suggestion.
Devoting a lot of his time to coaching, Çakmak has been a firsthand witness to his crew’s exceptional journey to success, together with their rise to the Süper Lig.
As the oldest participant on the crew, Fevzi Çakmak continues to present his all on the courtroom, describing basketball as a lifeline for him in an interview with Anadolu Agency (AA).
Determined to carry out at his finest for the membership, Çakmak shared, “In the Wheelchair Basketball Süper Lig, which consists of 17 teams, I am the oldest player in terms of age. I consistently play and rarely find myself on the bench. I am predominantly active on the court, and my performance is consistently strong.”
Çakmak revealed that he dedicates a considerable a part of his day to coaching, discovering it therapeutic.
With plans to retire subsequent yr, Çakmak expressed his aspiration to transition into teaching, stating, “I aim to continue my career as a coach.”
Following the earthquakes in southeastern Türkiye on Feb. 6, 2023, Çakmak stayed in Istanbul for a interval and continued his coaching with the Beşiktaş crew, emphasizing the therapeutic nature of basketball for him.
Sinan Aslan, the membership’s administrative supervisor, famous that they’ve collaborated with Fevzi Çakmak since 1992.
Aslan counseled Çakmak’s dedication and ability, remarking, “He surpasses the younger players in the Süper Lig. His ability to seamlessly integrate into such competitive teams in the Süper Lig, showcasing his talent and determination, highlights his wealth of team and match experience.”
Source: www.dailysabah.com
