Comments During FIBA Women's Super Cup Match Spark Controversy

During the FIBA Women's Super Cup final played between Fenerbahçe Tarfin and Çimsa ÇBK Mersin, TRT commentator Nilay Kartaltepe's remarks during the live broadcast drew backlash from yellow-navy fans.

Super Cup Final and Match Details

Fenerbahçe Tarfin and Çimsa ÇBK Mersin faced off in the FIBA Women's Super Cup final held at the Mersin Servet Tazegül Sports Hall, and the match was broadcast live on TRT Spor screens.

Winning the match 79-71, Fenerbahçe Tarfin claimed the trophy, capping off its success in the organization by winning the cup for the third time in the last four seasons.

The Commentator's Remarks During the Live Broadcast

Statements made by former national basketball player and commentator Nilay Kartaltepe while evaluating moments in the final stretch of the match where ÇBK Mersin tried to close the gap laid the groundwork for controversy.

Kartaltepe's "Ah!" reaction caught on microphone after a missed shot by the Mersin team and her words, "Unfortunately, time was not enough," drew attention.

Fan Reactions and Statement

Following the match, some Fenerbahçe fans expressed reactions on social media and various platforms, stating that these expressions and reactions during the broadcast cast a shadow on the commentator's impartiality.

Upon the increase in criticisms and reactions, commentator Nilay Kartaltepe issued a written statement expressing her sadness over the situation.

Nilay Kartaltepe's Apology Message

In her statement, Kartaltepe apologized to all viewers, stating that the words she uttered unconsciously and in the excitement of the broadcast caused sadness in the Fenerbahçe community.

She emphasized that showing disrespect to a club whose jersey she had previously worn was out of the question and that an approach contrary to impartiality under the roof of the public broadcaster TRT was impossible.