TFF and sports clubs have not forgotten the earthquake disaster

The Turkish Football Federation (TFF) has issued a memorial message for the citizens who lost their lives in the earthquakes centered in Kahramanmaraş on February 6, 2023.

In the statement made by the TFF, it was said, "On the anniversary of the earthquake disaster, which had its epicenter in Kahramanmaraş on February 6, 2023, and left devastating marks on 11 of our provinces, plunging our country into mourning, we once again wish God's mercy upon our citizens who lost their lives, and extend our condolences to their grieving families, loved ones, and our dear nation."

February 6, 2023.

We have not forgotten, we will not forget!

We will overcome the difficulties together.

We will build beautiful tomorrows SHOULDER TO SHOULDER. pic.twitter.com/biUEqduamr

— TFF (@TFF_Org) February 6, 2024

TURKISH VOLLEYBALL FEDERATION

"We have not forgotten, we will not forget. We wish God's mercy upon those we lost in the February 6 earthquakes, and extend our condolences and patience to their relatives."

TURKISH BASKETBALL FEDERATION

"Exactly one year ago, the earthquakes that occurred in Kahramanmaraş affected millions of our citizens in 11 cities, causing tens of thousands of innocent people to lose their lives. February 6, 2023, which is etched in our memories with great pain, represents not only a day of mourning but also the spirit of solidarity and benevolence of our people. Following the earthquake disasters, our basketball community displayed an exemplary stance in the aid mobilization campaigns launched across our country. Our federation, our clubs, our athletes, our sponsors, our fans—in short, all stakeholders of our basketball community—produced invaluable projects as one body. Last year, with the 'Basketköy' project we implemented in cooperation with AFAD, we aimed to be a temporary home for families, and with the 12 DABO events we held in the cities affected by the earthquake, we aimed to introduce hundreds of our children to the healing power of sports. We delivered the aid entrusted to us by basketball fans to those in need in the earthquake zone, and we tried to be the reason for the smiles of earthquake-affected children with toys collected before the matches played in our leagues. I would like to express my gratitude once again to all members of our basketball family for their support, and I am honored to be a part of such a great community. Today, just as in the past year, all of our hearts beat for our citizens affected by the earthquake. We know that we still have a lot of work to do to heal the wounds of this great disaster that struck our country. To this end, we will continue to work together and in solidarity. I commemorate our citizens who lost their lives in the February 6, 2023 earthquake disasters with mercy, and I wish patience to the grieving families and our nation once again."

FENERBAHÇE

"1st Year of the Painful Disaster: 'We Have Not Forgotten, We Will Not Forget' Exactly 1 year has passed today since the painful earthquake that affected 11 of our provinces, centered in Kahramanmaraş, which was one of the greatest disasters in history. May the souls of those we lost rest in peace. Our condolences to our country. Just as we worked with all our might to heal our wounds together during the most painful days of our history, we will continue to work today and tomorrow. We will not forget those we lost, and we will not leave our children who dream of the future and our thousands of people alone."

GALATASARAY

"5-year-old children started school, engaged couples got married, soldiers finished their service, mothers held their babies; it is easy to say, but it has been exactly one year today. Everything happened in 65 seconds, then 45 seconds. The rest is darkness, dust, and soil. Today is the anniversary of the February 6 Kahramanmaraş earthquakes. Our pain is still fresh, and the effort to be a balm is great. We wish mercy to those who lost their lives in the earthquake, infinite patience to their relatives, and strength to those who were left behind and have to hold on to life for their loved ones. Galatasaray is here, we have never forgotten you and we will never forget you."

BEŞİKTAŞ

"We have not forgotten. We will not forget. On the anniversary of the great disaster that occurred last year, we wish God's mercy upon our citizens who lost their lives, and infinite patience to their families and relatives. As Beşiktaş JK, we state that we will always stand by all our citizens affected by the earthquake, and we hope that these pains will not be experienced again."

TRABZONSPOR

"We commemorate with mercy our citizens who lost their lives in the earthquake that occurred on February 6 and affected 10 of our provinces, and we hope that these pains will not be experienced again."

HATAYSPOR

"Even if dreams remain under the rubble, we will light the lights of this city again. 06.02.2023 - 4:17. We will not forget."

GAZİANTEP FK

"The pain experienced that day will never be forgotten! We commemorate with mercy our citizens who lost their lives in the earthquake on February 6, 2023, which was described as the disaster of the century and deeply affected our city. We will not forget."

SİVASSPOR

"The earthquake disaster we experienced on February 6, 2023, left deep marks on our hearts. We commemorate those we lost with respect and mercy. May God not let our country and our nation experience such pain again."

İSTANBULSPOR

"We will not forget, we will not let it be forgotten! We are united, getting stronger, hand in hand, arm in arm, heart to heart, and we will continue to heal our wounds together. On the 1st anniversary of the disaster of the century, we commemorate all the lives we lost with mercy and longing, and we extend our condolences to our nation once again."

BAŞAKŞEHİR FK

"We will not forget. We commemorate our citizens who lost their lives in the first year of the February 6 earthquakes with respect and mercy."

ADANA DEMİRSPOR

"We have not forgotten, we cannot forget. We commemorate with mercy our citizens who lost their lives in the disaster we experienced on February 6, 2023."

MKE ANKARAGÜCÜ

"February 6, 2023. We have not forgotten. We commemorate with mercy the lives we lost in the February 6 earthquake."

KONYASPOR

"We will not forget. We commemorate with respect and mercy all our citizens who lost their lives in the earthquake that affected 10 of our provinces on February 6, 2023, and we hope that these pains will not be experienced again."

KASIMPAŞA

"We wish God's mercy upon our citizens who lost their lives in the severe earthquakes that had their epicenter in Kahramanmaraş and occurred in many provinces, and we extend our condolences to their relatives."

SAMSUNSPOR

"We commemorate with mercy our citizens who lost their lives in the February 6 earthquake. Our condolences to our country. We have not forgotten, we will not forget."

ANTALYASPOR

"Our pain is as fresh as the first day. We have not forgotten, we will not forget."

FATİH KARAGÜMRÜK

"We commemorate with mercy our citizens who lost their lives in the earthquake that occurred last year and affected 11 of our provinces, and we wish infinite patience to their relatives."

ALANYASPOR

"We commemorate with mercy our citizens who lost their lives in the earthquake disaster that occurred on February 6, 2023, and we extend our condolences to our nation once again."

ÇAYKUR RİZESPOR

"We have not forgotten, we will not forget. February 6, 2023."

KAYSERİSPOR

"We commemorate with respect and mercy our citizens who lost their lives in the February 6 earthquake. We will not forget."

ECZACIBAŞI DYNAVİT

"On the first anniversary of the greatest natural disaster in our Republican history, we still feel the pain we experienced deeply. We commemorate with respect those who lost their lives in the disasters, and we wish patience once again to those who lost their loved ones and to our country."

VAKIFBANK

"We commemorate with mercy our citizens who lost their lives in the earthquake disaster that deeply shook our country."

ANADOLU EFES

"On the anniversary of the earthquake disaster that deeply affected eleven of our provinces, we commemorate those who lost their lives with deep sadness. With the awareness of the importance of being prepared to be protected from the devastating effects of natural disasters, we hope that a similar disaster will not be experienced again."

PINAR KARŞIYAKA

"We commemorate with mercy our citizens who lost their lives in the earthquake that deeply affected Kahramanmaraş and our surrounding provinces on February 6, 2023; we wish patience to those left behind. We hope that the same pains will not be experienced again."

News Source: AA