He congratulated the national team, which defeated Spain in the final and became the second in Europe. Minister Kasapoğlu gave the following statements in his congratulatory message:
“I heartily congratulate our Under-18 Basketball Men’s National Team, which came second in Europe by losing against Spain in the final in the FIBA Under-18 Men’s European Basketball Championship held in Izmir, hosted by our country. I wish them continued success. On behalf of my country and myself, I would like to thank those who contributed to the flying of our crescent-star flag.”