19.06.2026 18:50
Brazilian national volleyball player Ana Cristina, who plays for Fenerbahçe, said that Turkey has shown great development in volleyball in recent years and has become one of the best teams in the world. Expressing her admiration for the country, Ana Cristina stated, "I like baklava. At first, I hadn't tried many dishes. Now everything is more familiar to me, I've gotten used to it, and I truly love it. I think my favorite is lentil soup."
Brazilian national volleyball player Ana Cristina said that Turkey has shown great development in volleyball in recent years and is one of the best teams in the world. Ana Cristina, a Fenerbahçe Medicana volleyball player who plays for the Brazilian national team in the 2026 FIVB Nations League, noted in her statement to AA correspondent that Turkish volleyball has achieved a significant rise both at the club and national team level.
''TURKEY IS AMONG THE BEST IN THE WORLD''
Emphasizing that Turkey has strong players and good team cohesion, Ana Cristina said, "Turkey has improved not only at the league level but also at the national team level. In 2023, they won almost everything. There are still areas they can develop, but they are progressing very well. Compared to other international teams, they are definitely ahead. They are one of the best teams in the world."
''THE CLUB STRUCTURE IS REALLY WONDERFUL''
Recalling that Fenerbahçe was her first overseas experience in her career, Ana Cristina stated that she has shown significant development at the yellow-navy club and said, "Fenerbahçe is my first international club. I knew I would improve a lot here, and I continue to develop. The club structure is really wonderful. As a team, we push each other to be better in every training session, which helps my development a lot."
''AMONG UNFORGETTABLE MEMORIES''
The Brazilian outside hitter, who noted that the league championships are among her most special memories in Turkey, said, "The season when we won the Turkish League championship in 2023 was very special for me. We first beat VakıfBank, then Eczacıbaşı. The following year, we became champions again. These are among the unforgettable memories in my career."
''I LIKE BAKLAVA AND LENTIL SOUP''
Ana Cristina, who also expressed that she particularly likes desserts in Turkish cuisine, concluded her words by saying, "I like baklava. At first, I didn't try many foods. Now everything is more familiar to me; I have gotten used to it and really like it. I think my favorite is lentil soup."