Global sporting world shows solidarity with Türkiye after deadly quakes
At least 1,014 people have been killed after the powerful pre-dawn earthquake hit southern Türkiye.
Dozens of aftershocks and separate earthquakes have been recorded following a powerful earthquake that hit Türkiye early morning on Monday.
The sports world has sympathized with Türkiye after strong earthquakes hit the country's southern region, leaving hundreds of people dead and thousands injured.
European football's governing body UEFA and EuroLeague Basketball shared condolences messages each on Twitter.
"The thoughts of UEFA and the European football community are with the people of Türkiye and Syria, and all those affected by this morning's devastating earthquake," UEFA tweeted on Monday.
EuroLeague offered its condolences over the loss of lives in the quake, saying: " Our thoughts are with everyone affected by the recent earthquake in Türkiye."
READ MORE: World in solidarity with Türkiye after powerful earthquakes
The thoughts of UEFA and the European football community are with the people of Türkiye and Syria, and all those affected by this morning’s devastating earthquake.
— UEFA (@UEFA) February 6, 2023
Real Madrid and FC Barcelona also condoled with the families of those killed in the earthquake.
"Real Madrid C. F., the club's president and its Board of Directors would like to share their deepest sympathy and solidarity for the earthquake that has struck Türkiye and Syria in the last few hours," Real Madrid said.
FC Barcelona expresses its condolences to the family members and friends of all those who have lost their lives in the earthquake in Turkey and Syria and wishes a healthy recovery to all of the injured and those affected.
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) February 6, 2023
Strong earthquakes
Youth and Sports Minister Mehmet Kasapoglu said all national sports organizations in Türkiye have been suspended until further notice.
Earlier, the Turkish Football Federation extended its sympathy after the deadly earthquake.
Early in the morning, a magnitude 7.7 quake hit southern Kahramanmaras province, leaving at least 1,014 people dead and 7,003 others injured, according to the latest official figures
Later, a magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck Kahramanmaras on Monday afternoon, according to the Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD).
READ MORE: Live Updates: Major earthquakes kill over a thousand across Türkiye, Syria
Copyright © 2024 TRT World.