Fenerbahçe İstanbul Jet started the Wheelchair Basketball League with a victory

The Fenerbahçe İstanbul Jet Wheelchair Basketball Team defeated their hosts Gazişehir Gaziantep with a score of 86-61 in their first official match of the 2026-2027 season.

Starting the match played at the Talat Özkarslı Sports Hall with the starting five of Yamaç, İbrahim, Uğur, Baran, and Kinem, Fenerbahçe İstanbul Jet finished the first quarter trailing 17-16. Although home side Gazişehir Gaziantep led 28-25 through the first five minutes of the second quarter, the yellow-navy blue team tied the score at 35-35 entering the final minute. Entering halftime ahead 35-39 with points from Yamaç and Mücahit, the visiting team completely took control of the game in the second half.

Displaying a more productive performance on offense in the third quarter, Fenerbahçe İstanbul Jet pushed the lead into double digits and entered the final period with a 47-61 advantage. Raising the lead up to 20 points in the final quarter with contributions from players off the bench, the Istanbul representative left the match victorious with an 86-61 score.