Melissa Vargas Broke Records at the 2026 European Volleyball Championship
In the 2026 CEV Trendyol Women's European Volleyball Championship, won by the Sultans of the Net, Melissa Vargas produced record-breaking serve and spike speeds.
In the Turkish Women's National Volleyball Team's championship victory at the 2026 CEV Trendyol Women's European Volleyball Championship, Melissa Vargas left her mark on the tournament with her statistics and the records she broke.
Sultans of the Net Claim Championship
The Turkish Women's National Volleyball Team secured the championship at the 2026 CEV Trendyol Women's European Volleyball Championship with their superior performance in the final match against Italy. The tournament, which concluded with the victory of the Crescent-Stars, hosted thrilling matches.
Advanced Volleyball Technologies Used
During the championship, advanced technologies were utilized for live in-out decisions, alongside important match statistics such as serve speed, spike speed, and height. Vodafone 5G-powered Advanced Volleyball Technologies were actively used throughout the organization.
Fastest Serve Record by Vargas
Melissa Vargas, the successful player of the Turkish Women's National Volleyball Team, drew attention in the tournament with her exceptional performance. The star volleyball player managed to become the person who executed the tournament's fastest serve at a speed of 109 km/h.
Fastest Spike and Height Achievement
In addition to her serve record, Melissa Vargas also achieved top-tier league statistics in attack. The successful player reached a speed of 105.4 km/h to hit the fastest spike and attained the highest spike height of the championship in Istanbul with 3.1 meters.
Details of Technology Sponsorship
Meltem Bakiler Şahin, Executive Vice President of Vodafone Turkey, which undertook the technology sponsorship of the championship, stated that they have long supported women's volleyball. Şahin noted that they utilized the simultaneous connectivity features of Vodafone 5G technology.
Support for National Team and Women's Volleyball
Meltem Bakiler Şahin recorded that they measured the metrics affecting the course of the match and will continue to support Turkish women's volleyball. Şahin congratulated all national players for their outstanding success in the championship.