29.08.2026 13:00
Aysun Özbek, one of the unforgettable names in Turkish volleyball, was seen again after many years. The former national volleyball player, who ended her career in 2008 and drew attention with her decision to wear a headscarf, followed the Turkey-Poland match from the stands with her former teammates.
Aysun Özbek, one of the important names in Turkish volleyball, was seen in the volleyball hall again after a long break. Özbek, who was a key part of the team that won the silver medal at the 2003 European Championship and became known as the "Sultans of the Net," ended her active volleyball career in 2008. Özbek later drew attention with her decision to wear a headscarf and chose to live a life away from the spotlight.
SHE APPEARED IN THE STANDS AFTER YEARS
The former national volleyball player, who had been away from cameras for a long time, took her seat in the stands to watch the Turkey-Poland match. Aysun Özbek was accompanied by her former teammates Özlem Özçelik and Esra Gümüş. Özbek, who was seen in the stands again after years, drew attention with her current appearance.
"I THOUGHT A LOT ABOUT WHETHER TO COME OR NOT"
Aysun Özbek, stating that she was impressed by the atmosphere in the stands, expressed her happiness at being back in the hall after many years. Özbek, who said she was undecided about participating in the tournament, spoke as follows:
"First of all, hello everyone. After 18 years... It's a very beautiful atmosphere; we missed it. I thought a lot about whether to come or not, but I'm glad I came."
COMMENTS CAME ABOUT HER CURRENT APPEARANCE
Those who saw Aysun Özbek again, who had been living away from the public eye for a long time, made comments about the former national volleyball player. Expressions such as "Seeing her after all these years was good," "We missed you," "There is no one better than you," "I'm glad you came. I was very curious about you," and "She is still the best single-leg blocker ever" were used for Özbek.