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Turkish men's volleyball league season preparations

Overview

Professional men's volleyball clubs in Turkey are preparing for the upcoming SMS Grup Efeler Ligi and European competitions.

Ziraat Bankkart head coach Mustafa Kavaz announced the team aims to defend its league championship and reach the CEV Champions League final following a season in which the club won three trophies. The team has conducted training camps in Ankara and Alanya to prepare for the new campaign.

Halkbank Men's Volleyball Team is also entering its preparation phase. Head coach Radostin Stoytchev and captain Matey Kaziyski indicated the team is working to establish a new identity and playing style. The club expects high-level competition domestically against opponents such as Galatasaray and internationally against teams like Italy's Modena.

The 2026-2027 SMS Grup Efeler Ligi season has officially commenced. In the opening week, Ziraat Bankkart secured a 3-0 victory against Fenerbahçe Medicana at the Burhan Felek Vestel Volleyball Hall, winning sets 25-22, 25-21, and 25-22. The match featured strong performances from Yuki Ishikawa, Nimir Abdelaziz, and Trevor Clevenot.

The league features 14 teams from nine different cities, with the highest representation coming from Istanbul and Ankara. The regular season is scheduled to conclude on April 4, 2027.

Entities

SMS Grup Efeler Ligi · CEV Champions League · Ülker · Galatasaray · Modena

Timeline

  1. [SPORTS] 8 sources
    Turkish sports leagues launch new seasons in volleyball and basketball

    Turkey's SMS Grup Efeler Ligi volleyball season began with Ziraat Bankkart defeating Fenerbahçe Medicana 3-0. Separately, the Ülker Basketball Youth League starts its new season on October 17.

  2. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Halkbank Men's Volleyball Team prepares for new season

    Halkbank Men's Volleyball coach Radostin Stoytchev and captain Matey Kaziyski prepare for a competitive new season in Turkey and Europe, highlighting upcoming matches against Galatasaray and Modena.

  3. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Ziraat Bankkart Volleyball Team targets league and European success

    Ziraat Bankkart Men's Volleyball Team coach Mustafa Kavaz aims for the SMS Grup Efeler Ligi title and a deeper run in the CEV Champions League following last season's triple trophy success.

Sources

ajansspor.com · baskentgazete.com.tr · gazeteabc.com · haberankara.com · karsmanset.com · rayhaber.com · sondakika.com · tasinmazhaber.com · turksporajansi.com · webaslan.com · yorumla.net

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