HDI Insurance Extends Support for Fenerbahçe Wheelchair Basketball, Honors Top Athlete
Published: March 7, 2026 | 247sports.news
Long-Standing Partnership Fuels Success
HDI Insurance is demonstrating a sustained commitment to sports and social responsibility through its ongoing sponsorship of the Fenerbahçe Wheelchair Basketball Team. The partnership, which began in the 2020-2021 season, is now in its sixth year.
Paralympic Athlete of the Year Awarded
Fenerbahçe Disabled Basketball Team player Yamaç Yüksel was recognized as the “HDI Sigorta Paralympic Athlete of the Year” at the Fenerbahçe Sports Club’s Bright Future Awards. The award was presented by HDI Sigorta General Manager Firuzan İşcan.
“As HDI Sigorta, we carry out sustainable collaborations in different branches with our belief in the unifying power of sports and its role in social transformation. We attach importance to standing by disadvantaged groups to strengthen social equality. We are very happy to support the Fenerbahçe Disabled Basketball Team. This year is our sixth season together. With the success of our young athletes, we are proud and will continue to support our teams and athletes with sponsorship support.”
Firuzan İşcan, HDI Sigorta General Manager
Yüksel also received the same award in 2023.
HDI Insurance’s Broader Sports Engagement
HDI Insurance’s “HDI Insurance on the Field” initiative aims to enhance the fan experience at games of its sponsored teams through in-stadium activities.
About Fenerbahçe Wheelchair Basketball
Fenerbahçe Wheelchair Basketball Team, officially known as Fenerbahçe İstanbul Jet due to sponsorship, is a prominent part of Fenerbahçe S.K., a major sports club based in Istanbul, Turkey.
FAQ
Q: How long has HDI Insurance sponsored Fenerbahçe Wheelchair Basketball?
A: HDI Insurance has been sponsoring the team since the 2020-2021 season, making the current season their sixth together.
Q: Who was awarded the “HDI Sigorta Paralympic Athlete of the Year” award?
A: Yamaç Yüksel from Fenerbahçe Disabled Basketball Team was awarded the “HDI Sigorta Paralympic Athlete of the Year” award.
