Turkish Women's National Volleyball Team crowned European champion for the second consecutive time
Our National Team reached the trophy by defeating Italy 3-2 in the final of the 2026 CEV Trendyol European Volleyball Championship, and this major success resonated in the international press.
The Turkish Women's National Volleyball Team defeated Italy 3-2 in the final of the 2026 CEV Trendyol European Volleyball Championship, achieving the European championship for the second consecutive time and finding a wide echo in the world press.
Details of the Final Match
In the grand final played at the Sinan Erdem Sports Hall in Istanbul, the Turkish Women's National Volleyball Team experienced challenging moments against their opponent Italy.
Despite falling behind twice, our National Team did not detach from the match, managed to turn the score around, and reached victory with a 3-2 scoreline.
Standout Names and Tactics
Melissa Vargas, who scored 28 points in the match, was one of the architects of the victory with her superior performance.
The critical tactics applied by coach Daniele Santarelli throughout the match and the support of the fans who packed the arena played a major role in the victory.
Echoes in the Foreign Press
This historic European championship, won by Turkey for the second consecutive time, was brought to the headlines by leading media outlets in the Italian press.
International publications such as ANSA, La Gazzetta dello Sport, Corriere dello Sport, Tuttosport, La Repubblica, Il Mattino, alongside L'Equipe, Meridian Sport, and Eureflect, announced the triumph.