The Excitement of the Foot Tennis Tournament in Antalya Has Come to an End
Organized in collaboration with the Antalya Metropolitan Municipality and the Friends of Antalyaspor Association, the 10th Friends of Antalyaspor Association Foot Tennis Tournament was held this year in honor of Antalyaspor legend Metin Ünal under the motto “People Should Be Remembered While They Are Still Alive.”
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Twelve teams competed in the Foot Tennis Tournament held in honor of Metin Ünal, who was part of Antalyaspor’s inaugural roster when the club was founded in 1966, played for the team continuously for 17 years, and later served as head coach of the red-and-white squad. The matches, played at the Beach Park Tennis Courts, were marked by intense competition.
The tournament’s final match was attended by Antalya Metropolitan Municipality Deputy Mayor Büşra Özdemir, Antalyaspor President Rıza Perçin, Antalyaspor Club Association President Mustafa Ergün, Friends of Antalyaspor Association President Bülent Uğur, the family and friends of Antalyaspor legend Metin Ünal, as well as a large number of spectators.
HONORING LEGENDS WHILE THEY’RE STILL WITH US
Delivering a brief speech before the final match, Deputy Mayor Büşra Özdemir said, “This tournament was conceived 10 years ago as a very valuable idea. Legends should be remembered and honored while they are still with us. Today, I am delighted to be here together at this tournament organized in memory of our coach Metin Ünal, Antalyaspor’s legendary soccer player, captain, and head coach. As the Antalya Metropolitan Municipality, we stand by all sports and athletes—regardless of age or status—just as we have always done. May the best team win,” she said.
12 DIFFERENT TEAMS COMPETED
The Foot Tennis Tournament, held between August 18 and September 4 with the participation of 12 different teams, featured thrilling matches. In the final, Rixos Bysan Coiffure faced off against Çetin Anka Spor. After taking the first set, Çetin Anka Spor began to show signs of fatigue in the second set due to the hot and humid weather, allowing Rixos Bysan Coiffure to win that set. However, Çetin Anka Spor won the hard-fought final set to become the tournament champion. Büşra Özdemir, Deputy Mayor of Antalya Metropolitan Municipality, presented the championship trophies and medals to the winning team. The tournament concluded with a commemorative photo following the trophy and medal ceremony.
