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Women's National Volleyball Team finishes Ankara VNL stage undefeated
The Women's National Volleyball Team won all four of its matches in the second week of the 2026 FIVB Nations League held in Ankara, finishing the stage undefeated. The national team defeated China 3-2 in the final match, rising to third place in the world rankings.
The Women's National Volleyball Team won all of its matches in the second stage of the 2026 FIVB Nations League (VNL) held in Ankara. At the event in the capital, the Crescent-Stars defeated Belgium, France, Germany, and China, respectively.
Tough battle against China
Facing China in the final match of the week, Turkey won the first set 25-21 but lost the second set 28-26. Losing the third set 25-23 and falling behind 2-1, the national team won the fourth set 25-16 and the final set 15-12 to emerge victorious 3-2 from the contest.
Opposite spiker Melissa Vargas played a key role in the team's success in the Ankara stage, scoring a total of 107 points. Vargas recorded 36 points in the match against China.
Rise in world ranking
Following the victories in Ankara, Turkey surpassed the USA in the FIVB world ranking, rising to third place with 362.35 points. Italy leads the ranking, with Brazil in second place.
Having secured 6 wins and 2 losses in its 8 VNL matches, the National Team currently holds sixth place in the overall standings with 15 points.
Santarelli's assessment
Head coach Daniele Santarelli stated in a declaration after the China match that they were happy to have won all four matches. Santarelli said, "It was a truly fantastic week. This is what we wanted for the fans. We wanted to improve, we never wanted to give up."
Santarelli noted that they will face important opponents like Poland, the USA, Japan, and Thailand in the third stage to be held in Japan, adding, "Every victory will be important."
Third week schedule
The third and final stage of the VNL will be held in Osaka, Japan, from July 8-12. The National Team will face Poland, the USA, Japan, and Thailand there.
Presidential Communications Director Burhanettin Duran also congratulated the Sultanesses of the Net in a post on his social media account.
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