Head Coach Oliver Roy Camino: 'We Trust Our Team'

As part of the 2026 European Men's Handball Championship Qualifiers, Türkiye will face Switzerland in the 7th Group, Matchday 3, on March 12, Wednesday at 20:30. The game will take place at Diyarbakır Seyrantepe Sports Hall and will be broadcast live on TRT Spor Yıldız.

Press Conference Held Ahead of the Switzerland Match

A pre-match press conference was held at Ramada By Wyndham Hotel, where Türkiye Handball Federation President Mesut Çebi, Head Coach Oliver Roy Camino, and national team players Yunus Özmusul and Baran Nalbantoğlu shared their insights on the upcoming game.

Mesut Çebi: "We Want to Make History in Diyarbakır"

Türkiye Handball Federation President Mesut Çebi emphasized the importance of the match and acknowledged the challenges ahead:

“We have a tough road ahead, and unfortunately, we lost our first two matches. However, we are determined to fight for victory in front of our home crowd. I sincerely thank Diyarbakır’s local authorities, security forces, the Ceylan family, and the people of Diyarbakır for their warm hospitality and support.”

Çebi also highlighted the historical significance of hosting a national handball match in Diyarbakır after 26 years, recalling the city's strong handball heritage, especially during the tenure of the late Police Chief Gaffar Okkan, who played a significant role in promoting the sport in the region.

"We want to honor that legacy and achieve a historic victory here. The support of our fans will be crucial, as the crowd acts as an extra player in every sport. I am confident that the people of Diyarbakır will fill the stands and proudly wave our national flag."

Head Coach Oliver Roy Camino: "We Trust Our Team"

Türkiye’s Head Coach Oliver Roy Camino acknowledged the strength of their opponents:

“Switzerland is a very strong team. They proved their quality by reaching the main group in the last World Championship. Their squad consists of top players competing in Europe’s elite leagues, and they have an excellent coach.”

Despite the limited preparation time, Camino remains optimistic:

"I would have liked to work with my team for a longer period, but we only had three training sessions. Nevertheless, I believe in my players. They have shown great effort in training, and I trust them to put on a strong performance. This match will be an opportunity to assess the team’s progress, and we will continue working towards achieving the best results in our remaining matches."

Baran Nalbantoğlu: "A Tough Match Awaits Us"

National team player Baran Nalbantoğlu expressed his excitement for the game and invited fans to support them:

"Switzerland has experienced players competing in top European leagues. However, we will give our best on the court. Diyarbakır is a beautiful city, and we hope the fans will come and support us in this crucial match."

Yunus Özmusul: "We Are Here to Succeed"

Goalkeeper Yunus Özmusul emphasized that Turkey has been playing quality handball despite the challenging group:

"We may not have earned any points yet, but we are improving with our coach's guidance. The teams in our group are strong, but we aim to compete at their level. Tomorrow’s match will be difficult, but not impossible. We are here to fight and achieve success."

Özmusul also highlighted the significance of playing in Diyarbakır after 26 years and acknowledged the warm reception from the local community:

"We feel at home here. The support of the Diyarbakır crowd will be vital in securing a positive result. We invite all handball fans to the game, and hopefully, we will celebrate a great victory together."

Türkiye vs. Switzerland – Match Details

Date: March 12, Wednesday
Kick-off Time: 20:30 (Turkey Time)
Venue: Diyarbakır Seyrantepe Sports Hall
Live Broadcast: TRT Spor Yıldız

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