TRT Sports Commentator Nilay Kartaltepe Apologizes to Fenerbahçe Community
TRT Sports commentator Nilay Kartaltepe, who drew reactions from fans due to her comments following the FIBA Women's Super Cup final, issued an apology via social media.
Following the final match where Fenerbahçe Tarfin won the FIBA Women's Super Cup, TRT Sports commentator Nilay Kartaltepe's remarks on the broadcast sparked controversy. Upon receiving criticism, Kartaltepe apologized to the community and viewers.
Championship Won in the Cup Final
Fenerbahçe Tarfin took the trophy home by defeating Çimsa ÇBK Mersin 79-71 in the 2026 FIBA Women's Super Cup final. With this success, the yellow-navy blue team became the owner of the Super Cup for the third time in the last four seasons.
Remarkable Expressions During the Broadcast
During the broadcast of the match, TRT Sports commentator Nilay Kartaltepe's words became a trending topic on social media. Kartaltepe's saying "Unfortunately, time was not enough" regarding ÇBK Mersin's comeback effort and her reaction after a missed basket drew attention.
Reactions from Fans
Following the expressions during the broadcast, numerous Fenerbahçe fans reacted via social media. Criticisms regarding the commentator's tone and bias resonated widely in a short time.
Apology via Social Media
Following the intense criticisms, Nilay Kartaltepe published a statement on her social media account. Stating that the words she uttered unintentionally due to the excitement of the broadcast caused sorrow, she apologized to the viewers.