The swimming trophy changed hands: It was taken from Galatasaray and given to Fenerbahçe!

Fenerbahçe announced that they were awarded the trophy at the 2023 Türkiye Arena Inter-Club Swimming Championship.

In a statement made by the Yellow-Navy Blues, it was said that "The cup belongs to those who deserve it with their effort and struggle" and it was announced that the championship cup was taken from Galatasaray and given to Fenerbahçe.

HERE IS THE STATEMENT MADE:

"The trophy is in the museum of the one who deserved it with his effort and struggle: The 2023 Open Age Men's Swimming Cup was delivered to our Club.

The objection we, as Fenerbahçe Sports Club, filed against Galatasaray Sports Club, which had clearly violated the rules by fielding unlicensed athletes in the Open Age Men's category at the 2023 Turkey Arena Inter-Club Swimming Championship, was found justified by the Arbitration Board, and the trophy was awarded to our club, the true owner of hard work and justice.

This decision is the most concrete proof of the reward of sweat, effort and honest competition.

The true spirit of sports is strengthened by prioritizing ethical and moral values and by upholding the principles of justice in both words and actions, rather than the "all means are fair" mentality of winning.

Fenerbahçe, as in every other sport, never gives up its pursuit of its rights in swimming. No one can hinder hard work and honest competition.

We thank all officials for their fair evaluation of the process and congratulate our branch and our athletes for winning five of the six trophies at the Turkish Inter-Club Long Course Star, Youth, and Open Age Swimming Championships held this weekend. The trophy belongs to those who deserve it for their hard work and dedication.