Jak Habib
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Jak•Habib |
| Used name | Jak•Habib |
| Other names | Habib Habip |
| Born | 26 April 1912 in İstanbul, İstanbul (TUR) |
| Died | 9 February 1995 in İstanbul, İstanbul (TUR) |
| Affiliations | Barkhoba |
| NOC |  Türkiye |
Biography
Jak Habib was a Turkish basketballer who played at the 1936 Berlin Olympics. His passport listed his name as Habib Habip to obscure his Jewish heritage before entering Nazi Germany. Habib started his career with Bar Kohba but he played with Beşiktaş in 1938-40 and Fenerbahçe in 1945-46. He also played at the Maccabiah Games in 1935 and 1950. Habib later became a referee and coached at Fenerbahçe.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 Summer Olympics | Basketball (Basketball) | TUR |
Jak Habib | |||
| Basketball, Men (Olympic) | Turkey | =19 |