The Turkish Women's National Volleyball Team achieved glory in the 2026 FIVB Nations League. The crescent-star team defeated Brazil 3-1 (23-25, 25-23, 26-24, 25-21) in the final held in Macau on July 26 to claim the trophy.
The top scorer of the match was Melissa Vargas with 33 points (15 blocks and service points). Vargas' effective offensive performance played a decisive role in her team's victory.
This victory marks Turkey's second Nations League title. The national team had won its first championship in 2023.
In the tournament's third-place match, Italy defeated China 3-1 (25-16, 23-25, 25-22, 25-13) to claim the bronze medal.
President Erdoğan Congratulates
After the final, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan congratulated the national team via a post on the domestic social media platform NSosyal.
In his post, Erdoğan said: "I wholeheartedly congratulate our Women's Volleyball National Team, which won the championship title by defeating Brazil in the final and made all of Turkey proud."
The president's post also included photos of the national team.