Investment Support – Press Release

Garanti BBVA has been working with the Turkish Basketball Federation (TBF) continuously since 2001.
extended the ongoing cooperation for another 5 years. Thus, the greatest event in Turkish basketball history.
Taking its long-term sponsorship even further, Garanti BBVA
continues to support the spread of basketball culture, starting from the infrastructure.
will.

Garanti BBVA has been in cooperation with the Turkish Basketball Federation since 2001.
extended the sponsorship agreement for 5 years. The agreement will be signed in Türkiye on January 27, 2026.
Basketball Federation President Hidayet Türkoğlu and Garanti BBVA General Manager
It was announced at the signing ceremony held with the participation of Mahmut Akten. At the meeting,
The new era vision of the collaboration and its contributions to Turkish basketball
shared.

Garanti BBVA will contribute to Turkish basketball as the Main Sponsor of National Teams for another 5 years.
The collaboration will continue to support, A National Men’s Basketball Team 12 Giant Men,
National Women’s Basketball Team, Basketball Fairies, youth national teams and
It includes 12 Giant Men Basketball Schools.

Turkish Basketball Federation President Hidayet Türkoğlu made the following statement at the signing ceremony:
found: Our friendship with Garanti BBVA started in 2001 and today
It has reached a full quarter century of history. This period is a rare event in Turkish sports history.
It represents a stable and sustainable cooperation. It’s just a
Not with sponsorship, but with the aim of growing, developing and carrying Turkish basketball into the future.
It is a long-term journey and strategic partnership established.

Over the years, Garanti BBVA has provided not only support to our National Teams but also young people from the infrastructure.
A stakeholder that truly touches every layer of basketball, from the athletes to the players
happened. This cooperation will contribute to both the sporting and institutional development of Turkish basketball.
Today we see very clearly that it plays a very important role. Turkish basketball today
It builds a stronger, more sustainable and healthier structure. of this development
There is a long-term vision and the right collaborations behind it. This is Garanti BBVA
One of the most important strategic partners of the vision.

Especially our Garanti BBVA General Manager Mr. Mahmut Akten, this 25-year
To all the Garanti BBVA family who contributed to the journey, for their contribution to Turkish basketball.
Thank you once again for your contributions.

Garanti BBVA General Manager Mahmut Akten in his evaluation of the cooperation
He said: “The signatures we signed today have been an uninterrupted sign for us for 25 years.”
It means the continuation of a very strong ongoing friendship. In Türkiye
We are proud to continue one of the longest-running and most stable collaborations in sports.
We are proud. This support goes beyond being a sponsorship activity,
We see it as a long-term investment that adds value. Sport empowers young people,
very powerful force that brings societies together and creates a common sense of belonging.
We consider it as a field. Basketball’s team spirit, discipline, belief and self-confidence
Values such as these perfectly match our ‘We Do It Together’ approach.
For this reason, the bond we established with basketball did not happen by chance, it is very natural.
very sincere and permanent. In this journey that we started in 2001, we created
’12 Giant Men’ and ‘Fairies of the Basket’ brands that we gifted to basketball
From that day on, it became a symbol of faith, self-confidence and a common stance.
Starting with this wholehearted support we give to our nationals, we have been with our Federation for 25 years.
This cooperation that we continue shoulder to shoulder, from national teams to infrastructure, basketball
It covers a holistic ecosystem extending from schools to tens of thousands of children.
The signatures we have signed today are beyond a contract, a common vision and trust.
and we see it as a reflection of our belief in the future of Turkish basketball.
We continue to support all our teams with the same excitement and determination.
We will. We wholeheartedly wish success to all our national basketball teams.

Garanti BBVA will continue to be a partner in Türkiye’s basketball story in the new era,
and to create equal opportunities and strong role models for young people, Turkish basketball
will continue to strengthen its position in the world.

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Sofia Reyes

Sofia Reyes covers basketball and baseball for Archysport, specializing in statistical analysis and player development stories. With a background in sports data science, Sofia translates advanced metrics into compelling narratives that both casual fans and analytics enthusiasts can appreciate. She covers the NBA, WNBA, MLB, and international basketball competitions, with a particular focus on emerging talent and how front offices build winning rosters through data-driven decisions.

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