TRT Spor commentator Erdoğan Arıkan suffers a heart attack while calling a match! Statement released by TRT
TRT sports commentator Erdoğan Arıkan suffered a heart attack while calling the match between Keçiörengücü and Sakaryaspor and was rushed to the hospital. Arıkan, whose condition remains serious, is currently in intensive care at GATA Hospital. Fenerbahçe and Sakaryaspor clubs also shared get-well-soon messages on social media. TRT announced that the commentator's treatment is ongoing. What is Erdoğan Arıkan's health status? Who is Erdoğan Arıkan?
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TRT commentator Erdoğan Arıkan fell ill while calling the match between Sakaryaspor and Keçiörengücü during the 20th week of the Trendyol 1st League and was rushed to the hospital.
It was learned that Arıkan was admitted for treatment at the Ankara Gülhane Military Medical Academy (GATA) Hospital.
MESSAGE FROM BOTH TEAMS
A post was shared on Keçiörengücü's social media account stating, "We extend our best wishes for a speedy recovery to veteran journalist Erdoğan Arıkan, who was taken to the hospital after falling ill while calling the Emre Gökdemir İnşaat Ankara Keçiörengücü-Sakaryaspor match."
Sakaryaspor's post included the following statement: "We extend our best wishes for a speedy recovery to veteran journalist Erdoğan Arıkan, who was taken to the hospital after falling ill while calling the Emre Gökdemir İnşaat Ankara Keçiörengücü-Sakaryaspor match."
STATEMENT FROM TRT
TRT released the following statement: "Our commentator Erdoğan Arıkan fell ill today while calling the Keçiörengücü-Sakaryaspor match and was taken to the hospital. He is currently in intensive care and his treatment is ongoing."
ERDOĞAN ARIKAN'S HEALTH STATUS
Erdoğan Arıkan, who suffered a heart attack while calling the Ankara Keçiörengücü-Sakaryaspor match, received initial medical intervention from the medical teams present at the stadium. Arıkan was taken to the Ankara Gülhane Military Medical Academy (GATA) Hospital and placed in intensive care.
Erdoğan Arıkan's health condition remains serious while he is in intensive care.
WHO IS ERDOĞAN ARIKAN, HOW OLD IS HE? WHAT IS HIS HEALTH STATUS?
Arıkan, who worked in various sectors, began his career at TRT Diyarbakır Radio in 1989 after passing an exam organized by TRT.
Gaining a wide audience after stepping into his career as a sports commentator, Arıkan became the voice of major events, having worked in 6 World Cups, 5 European Football Championships, and 3 Olympic Games to date.