26.07.2026 18:00
Turkish Volleyball Federation President Mehmet Akif Üstündağ made statements after the championship in the Volleyball Nations League. Turning his attention to new achievements, Mehmet Akif Üstündağ said, "We traveled the world, it was not going to be easy, it was going to be difficult. I congratulate this team for bringing these beauties to this country. We thank our President, our Minister of Sports, and our entire country. It didn't end here; we still have dreams," already setting his sights on the European Championship.
TVF President Mehmet Akif Üstündağ made statements following the championship of our Women's National Volleyball Team in the Volleyball Nations League.
''OUR PRESIDENT CALLED IMMEDIATELY''
Commenting on the championship, Mehmet Akif Üstündağ said, "This country deserves this. Turkish volleyball, with both its women and men, is doing magnificent work at the point it has reached. Thanks to everyone who contributed. Our President called immediately and congratulated us. Our Minister of Sports did not leave us alone. We thank the clubs, their families, and everyone."
''IT DOESN'T END HERE, WE HAVE MORE DREAMS''
Continuing his remarks, Mehmet Akif Üstündağ stated, "We traveled the world; it was not going to be easy, it was going to be hard. I congratulate this team for bringing these beauties to this country. We thank our President, our Minister of Sports, and our entire nation. It doesn't end here; we have more dreams."
''TURKEY IS NOW A VOLLEYBALL COUNTRY''
Minister of Youth and Sports Dr. Osman Aşkın Bak also spoke about the victory, saying, "Turkey is now a volleyball country, a sports country. They are all heroes. We thank our nation. Our President called and congratulated the team. After the investments made, it was clear these would come. Turkey is a sports country; making this nation happy is a source of pride. Everyone in the world listened to our National Anthem in China. We will continue to march to the top in sports. Volleyball is way ahead... We invite everyone to the halls."