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TRT Spor commentator Erdoğan Arıkan, who was calling the Ankara Keçiörengücü-Sakaryaspor match in the 20th week of the Trendyol 1st League, fell ill after suffering a heart attack during the live broadcast. What is the current status of Erdoğan Arıkan?
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WHAT IS THE CURRENT STATUS OF ERDOĞAN ARIKAN?
Erdoğan Arıkan, who lost consciousness after falling ill in the final minutes of the match, was immediately taken to the hospital. It was stated that the condition of the commentator, who is being treated at the Gülhane Military Medical Academy (GATA) Hospital, remains serious. It was also noted that Arıkan, who has worked on TRT Spor screens for many years, was resuscitated with CPR performed on the field.
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STATEMENT FROM TRT SPOR
TRT Spor announced that the famous commentator has been admitted to intensive care. The statement from the channel included the following: "Our commentator Erdoğan Arıkan fell ill following the Keçiörengücü-Sakaryaspor match today and was taken to the hospital. He is currently in intensive care and his treatment is ongoing. We wish our esteemed commentator a speedy recovery and hope he regains his health as soon as possible. Get well soon, Erdoğan Arıkan."
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WHO IS ERDOĞAN ARIKAN?
Born in Sakarya in 1963, Erdoğan Arıkan is one of the beloved and well-known figures in the Turkish sports media. Arıkan spent his childhood years in Gölcük, Kocaeli, and after completing his high school education, he graduated from the Department of Business Administration at Yıldız Technical University.
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Starting his media career in 1989 after passing the exams held by TRT, Arıkan began his duties at TRT Diyarbakır Radio.
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Subsequently turning his focus to sports commentary, Arıkan served as a presenter for major global organizations. Having served as a commentator for 6 World Cups, 5 European Football Championships, and 3 Olympic Games to date, Arıkan is one of the indispensable faces of TRT Spor.
News Source : 12punto
