Turkish Women's National Volleyball Team becomes European champion for the second consecutive time
By defeating Italy 3-2 in the final match played in Istanbul, the national team won the gold medal and secured an Olympic quota.
The Turkish Women's National Volleyball Team defeated Italy 3-2 in the final of the 2026 CEV Trendyol Women's European Volleyball Championship, becoming European champions for the second consecutive time and earning the right to participate in the 2028 Olympics.
Final Match and Set Results
The Turkish Women's National Volleyball Team faced Italy in the Trendyol 2026 CEV European Championship final at the Sinan Erdem Sports Hall in Istanbul.
In a highly contested final match, the crescent-and-star team defeated their opponent 3-2 with set scores of 16-25, 25-22, 12-25, 25-21, and 15-10, reaching the gold medal.
Road to Championship and Performance
Under the management of Daniele Santarelli, the national team displayed a successful performance, securing 8 victories and 1 defeat out of a total of 9 matches on their path to the championship.
Meanwhile, Italy finished the tournament with a silver medal, while Turkey declared itself European champion in women's volleyball for the second consecutive time.
2028 Olympic Games Quota
With this significant result, Turkey earned the right to participate in the 2028 Summer Olympic Games, becoming the first country from the European continent to secure an Olympic quota in women's volleyball.
Individual Achievements and MVP Award
Melissa Vargas was chosen as the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the tournament, while Melissa Vargas, Derya Cebecioğlu, Zehra Güneş, and Gizem Örge from Turkey were included in the dream team.
Protocol and Congratulatory Messages
Minister of Youth and Sports Osman Aşkın Bak and protocol members followed the match from the sidelines, while government officials congratulated the team through published messages.