A new era has begun for the Turkish Wheelchair Basketball National Team, now affiliated with the Turkish Sports Federation for the Physically Disabled (TBESF). Following this transition, Slayz has joined the ranks of the national team’s supporters at a sponsorship signing ceremony.
The signing ceremony, held in Yalova where the national team is in its training camp, was attended by TBESF President Alpaslan Erkoç, Slayz Co-founders John Nevzat Erdem and Caner Gemici, Bitexen Board Member Musa Tahsin Doğan, as well as the technical staff and athletes of the U-23 National Team.
Alpaslan Erkoç, President of the Turkish Sports Federation for the Physically Disabled (TBESF): “We will carry the sport of basketball even further”
In his speech at the ceremony, Alpaslan Erkoç, President of the Turkish Sports Federation for the Physically Disabled (TBESF), stated that the sponsorship agreement was finalized shortly after the wheelchair basketball discipline was transferred from the Turkish Basketball Federation, and added: “We thank our Minister, Mr. Osman Aşkın Bak, and our Deputy Minister, Mr. Hamza Yerlikaya. With their contributions, we have taken over the basketball discipline and aim to carry it even further.” Erkoç also expressed that they expect a championship from the Men’s U-23 Wheelchair Basketball National Team, which will compete in the 2025 IWBF World Championship in São Paulo, Brazil.
Slayz Co-founder John Nevzat Erdem: “We are happy to stand by a team that has become a symbol of perseverance and determination”
Slayz Co-founder John Nevzat Erdem shared his thoughts on the sponsorship with these words: “It is a great honor for us to stand with the Turkish Wheelchair Basketball National Team. As Slayz, while we strive to make the world of investment accessible to everyone, we also place our principle of social responsibility at the core of our business. With this valuable collaboration, we are delighted to be alongside a team that has become a symbol of perseverance and determination. We see this strong partnership not just as a sponsorship, but as a shared vision.”
Slayz Co-founder Caner Gemici: “While providing equal opportunity in the financial field, we also see it as our duty to increase inclusivity in sports”
In his speech, Slayz Co-founder Caner Gemici drew attention to the transformative power of sport: “The struggle and achievements of our national team inspire us all. As Slayz, we are working for a world where perseverance and determination are at the forefront, not barriers. While offering equal opportunities in the financial realm, we consider it our duty to also enhance inclusivity in sports. We are proud to walk shoulder to shoulder with the Turkish Wheelchair Basketball National Team on this journey.”
Slayz on the path to a lasting transformation that will touch every part of society
With this valuable collaboration, Slayz aims to contribute not only to sports but also to a lasting transformation that will touch every segment of society. With its “Barrier-Free Investment” campaign, a concrete step is being taken to ensure everyone can participate in the world of investment on equal terms. Within this campaign, individuals with a disability ID card are offered lifelong commission-free investment opportunities. This initiative is not just a campaign; it is a powerful step towards economic independence, social equality, and visibility. Slayz is determined to continue on its path, realizing its “A Barrier-Free Future” vision not just in words, but in practice.
The technical staff of the Turkish Wheelchair Basketball National Team thanked all their supporters, stating that they are moving forward with growing ambitions.
