Turkey's "Volleyball Sultans" Crowned 2026 VNL Champions

The "Filenin Sultanları," Turkey's national women's volleyball team, clinched the 2026 FIVB Volleyball Nations League title, defeating Brazil 3-1 in a hard-fought final in Macao, China.

This championship marks a significant achievement for Turkish volleyball, as it is the second time the team has secured the VNL title, having previously won in 2023. The victory has been met with widespread celebration across Turkey.

Political figures, including CHP leader Özgür Özel, have extended their congratulations. Özel took to social media to praise the team, stating, "Champion Filenin Sultanları. I wholeheartedly congratulate our A National Women's Volleyball Team who became the FIVB Volleyball Nations League Champion by carrying the Ay-yıldızlı jersey in their hearts. You made 86 million smile; you made us proud with your belief and struggle. It's good that you exist."

The team's performance and subsequent victory have resonated deeply with the public, bringing a sense of national pride and shared joy.

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Şampiyon Filenin Sultanları. Ay-yıldızlı formayı yüreğinde taşıyarak FIVB Voleybol Milletler Ligi Şampiyonu olan A Milli Kadın Voleybol Takımımızı yürekten kutluyorum. 86 milyonun yüzünü güldürdünüz; inancınızla, mücadelenizle gururumuz oldunuz. İyi ki varsınız