TIMETURK / NEWS CENTER


Aysun Ozbek, one of the most successful and important names in the volleyball world said, the media who criticise her after her decision to wear “hijab” should respect her decision. Ozbek said “ I have been thinking on wearing hijab for a long time. But this is not true that the media tries to reflect it as something new. I want them to respect my beliefs.”

Breaking her silence after the heavy criticism to Zaman newspaper, Ozbek said “ I have been praying five times a day for a long time. I try to perform the rituals of my religion as much as I can do. I think that it is the time for me to quit my volleyball life that I have been maintaining so condensed since I was 13 years old. I want them to respect my decison and however I am not interrupting anyone, I do not want anyone to interrupt me. Eventually wearing hijab is a part of our religion and the traditons of our country.”

Aysun Ozbek who started her career at the age of 13 has been among the sultans of the volleyball world for eighteen years, and she took part in the national team for 200 times.

Many sportsmen and sportwomen support Ozbek for her choice.