Kahramanmaraş’s sport infrastructure issues have come to light as the city struggles with significant challenges despite its metropolitan status. Irfan Karatutlu highlighted that the city’s population is 1.2 million, emphasizing the lack of fundamental sports facilities such as a stadium and an indoor sports hall.
Karatutlu claimed, “The Minister has neglected Kahramanmaraş,” accusing the official of not giving enough importance to the city’s sports needs. He reported that the minister stated Kahramanmaraş does not need a stadium, a position Karatutlu believes negatively impacts the city’s sports development.
These statements have paved the way for more public debate regarding the deficiency of sports facilities in Kahramanmaraş and the associated issues.