Olympiakos handball club has ended its collaboration with Turkish player Ali Tinkir, following the player’s military salute in a international match the Turkish national team.

The Greek club’s board released a statement the the Turkish player would no longer be taking part in the team’s activities.

Olympiacos announcement:
“Olympic SPC announces that following a management decision, Durmus Ali Tinkir will be no longer part of the handball team and will therefore not participate in the division’s activities.”