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The Mevlüde Genç Medal was established by the State of North Rhine-Westphalia in 2018 to honor the memory of Mevlüde Genç, who did not lose 5 family members in the racist attack in Solingen in 1993, and to promote the values of peace, tolerance and social solidarity.
Galatasaray's midfielder İlkay Gündoğan received the Mevlüde Young Medal, which was awarded for the eighth time in Germany.
The award was presented to Gündoğan by the Prime Minister of North Rhine-Westphalia, Hendrik Wüst, at the ceremony held at the Summer House of the German Embassy in Istanbul.
Galatasaray Sports Club Board Member Abdullah Kavukcu, Galatasaray Coach Okan Buruk, football players Leroy Sané, Kaan Ayhan, Eyüp Aydın and Can Armando Güner attended the ceremony. The award, given by Germany's North Rhine-Westphalia State, is presented to keep alive the messages of peace, tolerance and social solidarity of Mevlüde Genç, who lost 5 family members in the racist attack in Solingen in 1993. İlkay Gündoğan stands out with his successes on the field throughout his career, as well as his efforts to build bridges between different cultures.
The awarding of the Mevlüde Young Medal to Gündoğan was considered as a message that draws attention to the importance of social and cultural ties between Germany and Türkiye.
"I WANT TO LEAVE A BEAUTIFUL WORLD TO MY CHILDREN"
İlkay Gündoğan made the following speech after receiving the medal: "I want to thank my teammates and everyone. It is a special award. I want to thank the Genç Family for deeming me worthy of this award. We are football players, we are in everyone's eyes. This brings a great responsibility. It is proud. I want to continue the way I am. I know my social responsibility. I want to introduce myself better to my young brothers, our fans, people inside and outside the club, and continue as I have done until today with my character and stance. I want to leave a beautiful world behind me for my children. I live accordingly. "We need to take care of each other. I hope we live with this awareness of responsibility in Turkey, Germany and the world."
HENDRIK WUST: I HEARTLY CONGRATULATE
Prime Minister of North Rhine-Westphalia, Hendrik Wüst, said, "In 2018, the State of North Rhine-Westphalia started to award the Mevlüde Genç Medal. This medal aims to contribute to keeping the memory of the person whose name it is named after. Above all, this award aims to honor what Mevlüde Genç exemplifies like no one else: The struggle and dedication for understanding, tolerance and reconciliation... İlkay Gündoğan, for respect, tolerance and peaceful coexistence." “I thank you very much for your efforts and I wholeheartedly congratulate you on this wonderful award.” he said.
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