Turkish women's volleyball team defeats France in pre-championship friendly
Translated from Turkish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Turkey's national women's volleyball team defeated France in their third preparation match for the European Championship.
- The team secured a 3-0 series win against France in Antalya.
- Key players contributed to the victory, with the team showing strong form ahead of the championship.
The Turkish national women's volleyball team, known as the "Sultans of the Net," continued their preparations for the European Championship by defeating France in their third friendly match. The team secured a decisive victory, marking a clean sweep in their series against the French.
Playing in Antalya at the Gloria Sports Arena, the Turkish team won the match with set scores of 25-22, 21-25, 25-18, and 25-17. This victory extended their winning streak against France in the preparation phase to three matches. An additional exhibition set was also played, which Turkey won 25-16, further demonstrating their dominance.
Several key players were part of the squad that competed, including Elif ลahin, Hande Baladฤฑn, Sinead Jack-Kฤฑsal, Melissa Vargas, Saliha ลahin, Eda Erdem Dรผndar, and others. The team's consistent performance throughout these preparatory games indicates strong form as they approach the main European Championship competition.
Mehmet Akif รstรผndaฤ, President of the Turkish Volleyball Federation, was present to watch the match, underscoring the importance of these preparation games. The team's success against a competitive opponent like France builds confidence and momentum heading into the championship.
Originally published by Cumhuriyet in Turkish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.