He suffered a heart attack while commentating: Statement released regarding Erdoğan Arıkan's health status

TRT's experienced sports commentator Erdoğan Arıkan fell ill while calling the TFF 1st League match played between Keçiörengücü and Sakaryaspor.

It was understood that Arıkan had suffered a heart attack and was resuscitated following the intervention of medical teams.

HE WAS RESUSCITATED WITH CPR

It was learned that Arıkan, who was taken to the hospital immediately after the incident, was given CPR during the initial intervention and was successfully resuscitated.

CONSCIOUS, TREATMENT CONTINUES AT GATA

The Ministry of Health released a statement regarding the health status of Erdoğan Arıkan, who was taken into intensive care at the Ankara Gülhane Training and Research Hospital.

The statement said, "Sports commentator Erdoğan Arıkan is conscious, and his treatment continues in intensive care."

MESSAGES OF WELL WISHES POURED IN

Expressing his sadness over the health issue Arıkan experienced, Communications Director Fahrettin Altun conveyed his well wishes on his social media account. The TFF and many football clubs also shared messages wishing the experienced commentator a speedy recovery.