At the event, Erdogan and O’Neal not only played basketball but also signed several balls, which became memorable souvenirs for those present.
Additionally, they took joint photographs with young athletes, adding to the festive atmosphere.
High-ranking officials were also present at the meeting, including the Minister of Labor and Social Security Vedat Işıkhan, the Minister of Youth and Sports Osman Aşkın Bak, the head of the National Intelligence Organization (MİT) İbrahim Kalın, the Deputy Chairman of the Justice and Development Party Halit Yerbakkan, and other deputies from the ruling party, as well as the President of the Turkish Basketball Federation Hidayet Türkoğlu and other representatives from the sports sector.
