She barely held back tears after the championship! Historic words from Eda Erdem.

She barely held back tears after the championship! Historic words from Eda Erdem.

06.09.2026 21:50

Emotional moments followed the Sultans of the Net defeating Italy 3-2 to become European champions for the second consecutive time. Captain Eda Erdem struggled to hold back her tears, saying, 'On the path the Republic opened for us, we showed what Turkish women can achieve.' After the final point, Melissa Vargas also burst into tears.

Our National Women's Volleyball Team became the champion of Europe for the second consecutive time by defeating Italy 3-2 in the European Championship final. After the great victory, the national volleyball players experienced emotional moments.

EDA ERDEM'S EYES FILLED WITH TEARS

Team captain Eda Erdem, who made statements after the championship, had tears in her eyes. The captain, who struggled to express her feelings, dedicated the trophy they won to Turkish women.

Eda Erdem made the following statements after the championship:

"On the path that the Republic opened for us, we showed what Turkish women can achieve. Turkish women will continue to fight and win. This trophy is for all of us!"

THE FINAL POINT CAME, VARGAS BURST INTO TEARS

Another name who experienced emotional moments in the final was Melissa Vargas. After the Queens of the Net won the deciding set 15-10 and the championship was confirmed, Vargas burst into tears.

The star volleyball player, who celebrated with her teammates, could not hold back her emotions after the final point.

THEY FELL BEHIND TWICE, THEY DIDN'T LET GO OF THE TROPHY

Despite falling behind twice against Italy in the final, Turkey did not give up the fight. The Queens of the Net, who took the match to the deciding set, defeated their opponent 3-2 and achieved their second consecutive European championship.

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