Call to TASKK from sports managers: Right to criticism must be protected

Presidents of amateur sports clubs federations and sports managers from various provinces published a joint statement following the referral of Kırıkkale Amateur Sports Clubs Federation (ASKF) President Sırrı Zengin to the Turkish Amateur Sports Clubs Confederation (TASKK) Disciplinary Committee.

The statement noted that Kırıkkale ASKF President Sırrı Zengin was referred to the Disciplinary Committee due to views he shared with the public regarding the confederation administration's activities, institutional relations, and management approach, emphasizing that the right to criticism is an indispensable element of democratic institutions. It was stated that no institution or manager is exempt from criticism, and that the basis of a democratic management approach lies in respect for differing views, transparency, accountability, and common sense.

It was noted that amateur sports organizations should serve athletes, clubs, youth, and Turkish sports rather than personal or political interests. It was requested that allegations regarding commercial relations and potential conflicts of interest associated with the duties of confederation managers be evaluated impartially with concrete information and documents, without pre-judgment.