Turkish sports club boss faces probe for slapping rival

Fenerbahce Sports Club Chairman Aziz Yildirim hit Near East University head during basketball match in Istanbul

By Filiz Kinik

ISTANBUL (AA) - The Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office in Istanbul launched an investigation against Fenerbahce Sports Club Chairman Aziz Yildirim on Monday after he slapped head of a rival team during a basketball match on Sunday.

Isik Eyigungor filed the complaint against Yildirim for slapping him during a women's basketball match between Near East University and Fenerbahce in Istanbul's Kadikoy district on Sunday.

The prosecutor's office launched the probe following the complaint on charges of "willful injury".

Basketball Federation Chairman Hidayet Turkoglu said those held responsible over the incident would be sent before the federation's disciplinary board.

"The disciplinary board will make the decision in the shortest time by making a detailed examination and evaluation," he said.

"I was deeply saddened by the events during the Near East University-Fenerbahce game," Turkoglu added.

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