On October 17, 2025, the 12th anniversary of the 'Pink Ball on the Field' project was celebrated during the Anadolu Efes – Panathinaikos Euroleague match. Birce Akalay, who attended the event, was shocked by the results that emerged from a drug operation later in the evening.
Footage taken during the match drew attention to Akalay's noticeably swollen face. This latest appearance sparked a flurry of comments on social media about possible cosmetic interventions.
During the match, Birce Akalay's change in expression caught attention as she retreated backstage to answer her constantly ringing phone and was hit with the shock of her test results.
Following the test results, she made a statement on her social media account stating that neither she nor her lawyer had access to the file and that the investigation was under a confidentiality order. This statement sparked conversation, particularly in relation to the images captured of her during the match.