TRNC flag crisis at the Fenerbahçe-Panathinaikos EuroLeague match!
The Greek team filed a complaint with the EuroLeague management due to the TRNC flag displayed during the Fenerbahçe Beko match.
THY EuroLeague Round 5 saw defending champions Panathinaikos face off against our representative Fenerbahçe Beko.
The Greek team won the match played in Ataşehir, Istanbul, 81-76. Following the match, the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus flag hung behind the Panathinaikos bench became a subject of controversy.
Panathinaikos filed a complaint against Fenerbahçe Beko due to the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus flag being hung in the stands and waved by spectators during the match. The Green and Whites submitted a formal complaint to the EuroLeague management and also informed Greek authorities.
IS NORTHERN CYPRUS UNDER ISOLATION?
The Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) is isolated from the world in political and sporting terms and is kept out of international competitions. Turkey has been struggling for many years to overcome the process of the TRNC being isolated and excluded in the sporting arena. The Greek side, however, does not recognize the TRNC and actively works to prevent its recognition in the political and sporting spheres.
News Source: 12punto
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