Golden Year in Turkish Volleyball and Fenerbahçe Developments
While Turkish women's volleyball achieves major victories at both the national team and club levels, points lost at the start of the season in the Fenerbahçe football team are being discussed.
While the year 2026 turns into an unforgettable period for Turkish women's volleyball with consecutive championships won in the national and international arena, the performance under head coach İsmail Kartal is being evaluated on the Fenerbahçe front in the football league.
International Successes of the Sultans of the Net
The Sultans of the Net achieved very important successes by writing their name at the top in international organizations they participated in during 2026.
Nations League Championship
In the Nations League held in China, the national team reached the championship by passing Canada in the quarterfinals, China in the semifinals, and Brazil in the final.
Mediterranean Games and European Triumph
The national team, which became the undefeated champion at the Mediterranean Games in Taranto, Italy, also won the gold medal around their necks at the European Championship.
European Cups at the Club Level
At the club level, VakıfBank won the Champions League trophy, while Galatasaray managed to take the CEV Cup to its museum.
Galatasaray's CEV Cup Victory
Galatasaray defeated the Italian representative Reale Mutua Fenera in the CEV Cup final to win this trophy for the first time in its history.
VakıfBank and Eczacıbaşı Rivalry
Two Turkish teams faced each other in the CEV Champions League final, and VakıfBank became Europe's greatest by defeating its rival Eczacıbaşı Dynavit.
İsmail Kartal Era at Fenerbahçe
In the football branch, Fenerbahçe suffered two defeats in their first four matches under the management of İsmail Kartal and remained at 6 points.
Squad Evaluation from the Management
Following the Gençlerbirliği and Beşiktaş defeats, President Aziz Yıldırım touched upon the squad discussions and emphasized that they need to work harder.