Former National Handball Player Gökhan Aksu Dies at 52
Gökhan Aksu, a former player for the Turkish national handball team and captain of Beşiktaş JK, has died at the age of 52. The news was announced by both the Turkish Handball Federation and Beşiktaş JK on Monday, February 16, 2026.
A Career with Beşiktaş and the National Team
Aksu had a distinguished career with Beşiktaş JK, serving as their captain. He as well represented Turkey on the national handball team. Details of his playing positions and specific achievements are currently limited in available public sources.
Statements from the Turkish Handball Federation and Beşiktaş JK
The Turkish Handball Federation expressed deep sadness over Aksu’s passing, stating, “We learned with sadness the news of the death of our former National Team player, Gökhan Aksu, who was also the captain of Beşiktaş JK, one of our well-established clubs.” The Federation offered its condolences to his family and the handball community.
Beşiktaş JK also released a statement, saying they had learned with “deep sadness” of the death of their Congress Member and former handball player, Gökhan Aksu. European Handball Federation records indicate Aksu participated in the EHF Champions League and EHF Cup with Beşiktaş JK during the 2009-2011 seasons.
European Handball Federation Participation
According to the European Handball Federation history, Gökhan Aksu participated in the following competitions:
- EHF Champions League 2010-11 (Besiktas JK)
- EHF Cup 2010-11 (Besiktas JK)
- EHF Champions League 2009-10 (Besiktas JK)
- EHF Cup 2009-10 (Besiktas JK)
- EHF Cup 2007/08 (Besiktas JK)
Further details regarding Aksu’s life and career are not currently available from the provided sources.