Great Success Streak for the Sultans of the Net Under Daniele Santarelli's Management
The Turkish Women's National Volleyball Team has won numerous medals in international tournaments over four years under the leadership of Italian head coach Daniele Santarelli.
The Sultans of the Net achieved significant success by winning four gold medals and one silver medal in international organizations over a four-year period under Italian head coach Daniele Santarelli, who took office on December 27, 2022.
The Daniele Santarelli Era and Medal Streak
The Turkish Women's National Volleyball Team continues to add new achievements to its successes in international organizations day by day under the management of 45-year-old Italian head coach Daniele Santarelli.
Historic Championships in 2023
The national team reached its first-ever championship in the FIVB Volleyball Nations League in 2023 by defeating China 3-1 in the final.
The Crescent-Stars also claimed the top spot in the European Championship for the first time in the same year by beating Serbia 3-2 in the final.
Olympic Ranking and World Championship
The national team achieved the milestone of advancing to the semi-finals for the first time in its history at the 2024 Olympic Games held in Paris, finishing the tournament in fourth place.
Turkey reached the final for the first time in its history at the 2025 World Championship, where it lost 3-2 to Italy and won its first silver medal.
New Peaks Reached in 2026
Defeating Brazil 3-1 in the Nations League final held in China, the national team experienced the joy of becoming champions in this organization for the second time.
The Sultans of the Net reached the gold medal for the second time by defeating Italy, repeating their success from 2023.
Head Coach's Remarks on Turkey
Head coach Daniele Santarelli stated after the match, "I am Italian, but I love all of Turkey very much and I give my energy for Turkey."