Eczacıbaşı Spor Kulübü celebrates 60th anniversary and new season

Eczacıbaşı Spor Kulübü celebrated its 60th anniversary with a ceremony at the HDI Sigorta Sports Hall. The event brought together current athletes, former legends, and coaches from the club's various branches, including volleyball, basketball, table tennis, and chess.

During the celebration, Turkish Volleyball Federation President Mehmet Akif Üstündağ presented a plaque to Club President Faruk Eczacıbaşı, acknowledging the club's significant contributions to national and international volleyball. Faruk Eczacıbaşı emphasized that the club's support for women's volleyball aims to serve as a role model for Turkish women and young girls.

Following the anniversary event, the club held a media day to launch the Eczacıbaşı Peron İstanbul women's volleyball team for the upcoming season. Head coach Giulio Cesare Bregoli and team captain Simge Aköz shared their championship ambitions. The team is set to compete in the Vodafone Sultanlar Ligi as well as European and World competitions, with their first league match scheduled for October 3, 2026.