Turkish Women's Volleyball Team Secures Back‑to‑Back 3‑0 Wins in Ankara VNL

The Turkey women's national volleyball team won its first two matches of the 2026 FIVB Volleyball Nations League in Ankara. On 17 June 2026 the side beat Belgium 3‑0 (25‑14, 25‑13, 25‑23) in the tournament’s second‑stage opener, with Melissa Vargas contributing 22 points. The following day the team defeated France 3‑0 (25‑17, 25‑23, 25‑20), again without dropping a set, and extended its winning streak to four overall.

Head coach Daniele Santarelli praised the effort but said the squad was not at its best form and must keep improving before the upcoming clash with Germany. Player Gizem Örge expressed happiness with the victories and highlighted the supportive Ankara crowd. The team now looks ahead to its next VNL match against Germany.