The Sultans of the Net's 2026 achievements and awards announced
The details of the medal successes of the Turkish Women's National Volleyball Team and lower age groups in the 2026 season, as well as the Republic gold coin awards to be given to the athletes and head coach, have been announced.
While the Turkish Women's National Volleyball Team drew attention with the championships it won in 2026, the Republic gold coin awards to be given to the athletes and head coach Santarelli have been clarified.
Championships Won in 2026
The gold medal wind initiated by our female volleyball players with their European Championship victory in 2023 peaked in 2026. The Sultans of the Net reached the top in the Nations League and achieved a happy ending by defeating Italy in the Mediterranean Games, which concluded on September 3.
Winning the final played at the Sinan Erdem Sports Hall, the Turkish Women's National Volleyball Team ensured the trophy stayed in Turkey, and great enthusiasm was experienced.
Rankings in Lower Age Groups
National athletes in lower age groups also achieved significant rankings in the 2026 season and returned to the country with medals.
While the U17 Team won the gold medal at the Balkan Championship, it took the silver medal at the World Championship. The U16 Team reached the top at the Balkan Championship, while the U20 Team finished the Balkan Championship in 3rd place.
Awards to be Given to Athletes and Coach
The awards deserved by the Turkish Women's National Volleyball Team, which managed to become the biggest in Europe, have officially become clear.
Within the framework of the relevant legal regulation, it was decided that each athlete would be paid a cash amount equivalent to 150 Republic gold coins.
It was stated that head coach Santarelli would be paid an amount equal to 40 percent of the gold to be paid to each volleyball player, which means 60 Republic gold coins.
Reception and Entertaining Moments
It was reported that President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan will host the champion volleyball players, the athletes who became champions at the Mediterranean Games, and the young volleyball players who lifted trophies in the lower age groups today.
On the other hand, it turned out that the national volleyball players, who experienced great enthusiasm after the final at the Sinan Erdem Sports Hall, forgot the championship trophy in the locker room and later went back to get it.