Türkiye reaches first-ever World Volleyball final
The Turkish National Women’s Volleyball Team defeated Japan 3-1 at the 2025 FIVB World Championship, advancing to the final for the first time in the country’s history.
- Türkiye
- Agencies and A News
- Published Date: 01:30 | 06 September 2025
The "Sultans of the Net" faced Japan at the Huamark Sports Hall in Bangkok, Thailand. In the first set, Japan established dominance in defense and won 25-16, with outside hitter Wada standing out. In the second set, Türkiye, led by captain Eda Erdem's middle attacks and strong blocks, claimed the set 27-17, leveling the match 1-1.
In the third set, with Ebrar Karakurt joining the attack, Türkiye widened the gap and won 25-18. In the fourth set, trailing 22-18, Türkiye held on with a series of serves from Eda Erdem and Elif Şahin and took the set 27-25.
The Sultans of the Net had previously defeated the USA 3-1 in the quarterfinals.