Turkey women's volleyball team to play Latvia in 2026 European Championship

The Turkey women's national volleyball team (Filenin Sultanları) will open the group stage of the 2026 CEV Women's European Championship against Latvia on 21 August 2026 at 19:00. The match will be held at Sinan Erdem Sports Hall in Istanbul and will be broadcast live on TRT Spor and TRT Spor Yıldız channels, with additional streaming on TRT’s digital platforms.

Star opposite Ebrar Karakurt will miss the tournament. The Turkish Volleyball Federation reported that medical examinations showed bone‑marrow edema and fluid accumulation in the sacroiliac joint. She is undergoing rest, physiotherapy and a controlled return programme, and therefore is not included in the championship roster.