The president of the Turkish Basketball Federation (TBF) confirmed on Saturday that he has tested positive for COVID-19.
In a Twitter post, Hidayet Türkoğlu, 41, said he is now in quarantine and receiving medical treatment.
"I recommend that you strictly follow the mask, [social] distancing, and hygiene guidelines," he said.
Türkoğlu, a former player for Turkey's national basketball team, has been president of the TBF since 2015.
