Statements from volleyball player Meryem Cabbaroğlu, who went viral on social media
Bodrumspor's young libero Meryem Cabbaroğlu, whose photo shared before the Karşıyaka match spread worldwide, shared her feelings and goals regarding the process.
Bodrum Belediyesi Bodrumspor's 20-year-old libero Meryem Cabbaroğlu spoke for the first time after a photo she shared on social media before the Karşıyaka match went viral across Turkey and the world.
The Spread of the Photo on Social Media
Bodrum team's young libero Meryem Cabbaroğlu shared a photo taken in her team uniform with her followers on her personal social media account before the Karşıyaka match on October 3.
Unexpected Interest and Surprise
Shared by numerous pages both domestically and globally in a short time, this frame caused the young athlete to encounter great interest and become a trending topic.
Meryem Cabbaroğlu stated that she shared the photo while having dinner with a friend and definitely did not expect it to make such a big impact, expressing her astonishment at the situation.
Avoiding Negative Comments
Stating that everything can spread instantly on social media, the young volleyball player said she noticed that both good and bad comments came in throughout the process.
She noted that in the face of intense interest, she made sure not to read or look at the comments so as not to be negatively affected, and that she received support messages from her family and friends.
Roots and Ankara Years
Stating that her mother is Russian and her father is from Yozgat, Meryem conveyed that she was born and raised in Ankara and that people are often surprised when they learn this.
The young talent who grew up in Ankara added that she feels completely like a person from Ankara and took her first steps into her volleyball career in this city.
Future Goals and the National Team
Stating that she prefers to focus on small steps and short-term goals rather than long-term plans, Cabbaroğlu emphasized that her primary goal is to have a great, injury-free season with her team.
Stating that every athlete's ultimate dream is to wear the national jersey, the young libero expressed that her ultimate goal is to play in the Senior National Team and be a good role model for young girls.
Coach Adnan Kıstak's Assessment
Bodrum Belediyesi Bodrumspor Coach Adnan Kıstak stated that they established a dynamic squad consisting of young players before the new season and that 10 new players joined the team.
Kıstak expressed that the team's average age dropped to 21, and although the first match played against Karşıyaka was lost, the players will gain experience and reach a better position within 2-3 weeks as things fall into place.