Turkish Women's National Volleyball Team Becomes European Champion
By defeating Italy in the final, the crescent-and-star team claimed the European championship for the second consecutive time, creating a massive sporting momentum across Turkey.
The Turkish Women's National Volleyball Team defeated Italy 3-2 in the final of the 2026 CEV Women's European Volleyball Championship, winning the European Champion title for the second consecutive time.
Details of the Final Match
The Turkish Women's National Volleyball Team faced Italy in the final match of the tournament they hosted, winning the hard-fought battle.
The crescent-and-star team succeeded in finishing the tournament at the top by defeating their opponent 3-2.
Set Scores
The sets of the final match witnessed a fierce competition with reciprocal points in favor and against Turkey.
The set results of the match concluded respectively as 16-25, 25-22, 12-25, 25-21, and 15-10.
Protocol Attendance
Important figures of the state protocol followed this major final match from the sidelines as the host country.
Minister of Youth and Sports Osman Aşkın Bak, Istanbul Governor Davut Gül, and Turkish Volleyball Federation President Mehmet Akif Üstündağ watched the match from the stands.
Statements from the Captain
Following the match, national team captain Eda Erdem Dündar made statements emphasizing the meaning and importance of the victory.
The captain drew attention to the value of this achievement for the team and the history of Turkish volleyball.
Social Reflections
This superior success of the national team in the international arena created an impact far beyond professional indoor arenas.
Women in Gümüşhane, Aksaray, Mardin, Şanlıurfa, Trabzon, Muğla, Denizli, and Istanbul set up their own courts with their own means.