Visually Impaired Women's National Football Team Becomes European Champion
Winning the final match in the organization held in Istanbul, the crescent-and-star team finished the tournament at the top without suffering a single defeat.
The Visually Impaired Women's National Football Team defeated Poland in the final match of the 2026 IBSA Blind Football European Championship hosted in Istanbul, completing the organization as an undefeated champion.
Historic Organization in Istanbul
Hosted by the Turkish Physically Impaired Sports Federation, the 2026 IBSA Blind Football European Championship took place at the Turkish Football Federation Hasan Doğan National Teams Camp and Training Facilities in Istanbul.
Poland Overcome in the Final
Facing Poland in the final match of the tournament, the crescent-and-star national team managed to leave the pitch victorious.
Goals That Brought the Championship
In the match, captain Gülşah Aktürk and Kevser Ökmen scored the goals that carried Turkey to a 2-0 lead and secured the victory.
Gold Medal in First Participation
Turkey achieved the success of winning the gold medal undefeated in the European Championship it participated in for the first time in its history.
Journey Completed Without Conceding a Goal
Taking 4 victories and 1 draw in the matches they played throughout the organization, the nationals scored 7 goals against opponent cages while keeping their own net closed to goals.
Joy Experienced with the Award Ceremony
Following the completion of the championship, the national team, which became the European champion at the official award ceremony held, experienced the joy of its historic achievement to the fullest.