Turkish Basketball Federation (TBF) President Hidayet Türkoğlu published a message on the occasion of July 15 Democracy and National Unity Day.
In the statement on TBF's website, the following statements of President Türkoğlu were included:
"July 15 has taken its place in our history as the symbol of the unique courage of our beloved nation to defend its independence, democracy and national will. Under the leadership of our President, Mr. Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, our nation stood as one against the treacherous FETO coup attempt against our state and its future, and protected our democracy and our homeland with great determination. The strength we received from the past and the common will of our nation today further reinforces our responsibility to protect the peace, security and future of our country. Keeping our understanding of unity and solidarity alive is one of the most important legacies we will leave to future generations. On the occasion of July 15 Democracy and National Unity Day, I commemorate our martyrs who sacrificed their lives for our country, our flag and our independence, and I express my gratitude to our heroic veterans.