Head coach Daniele Santarelli has finalized the roster for Türkiye’s National Women’s Volleyball Team ahead of the FIVB Women’s Volleyball World Championship in Thailand from 22 August to 7 September 2025.
Placed in Group E, Türkiye will face Spain, Bulgaria, and Canada in the group stage. Santarelli’s selection combines seasoned leaders with promising young talent, aiming to push for a top finish on the global stage.
Türkiye Squad:
- Setters: Cansu Özbay, Elif Şahin
- Opposite: Melissa Vargas
- Outside Hitters: Hande Baladın, Ebrar Karakurt, Derya Cebecioğlu, Yaprak Erkek, İlkin Aydın
- Middle Blockers: Eda Erdem Dündar, Zehra Güneş, Aslı Kalaç, Sinead Jack-Kısal
- Liberos: Gizem Örge, Eylül Akarçeşme Yatgın
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