Turkey is in its first FIVB Women's World Championship Finals and will look to end an already-historic run with a golden finish.
Turkey has already made history, but the dream grows bigger as it faces Italy in the Finals of the FIVB Women’s World Championship Sunday at 8:30 p.m. in Bangkok.
The Turks secured their maiden Finals appearance after taking down Japan in four sets in the semifinals, marking a breakthrough moment for the program.
Regardless of the Finals result, Turkey is guaranteed its first-ever medal in the tournament — but the focus is now on completing the fairytale with a golden finish.
Melissa Vargas once again proved unstoppable in the semis, erupting for 28 points to power the Turkish offense.
Team captain Eda Erdem and Ebrar Karakurt provided steady support, each contributing 13 points in the victory.
Against reigning Olympic and VNL champions Italy, the challenge will be steeper, but the stakes could not be higher.
With momentum and history on their side, Turkey steps onto the court determined to turn its first Finals appearance into a championship moment.
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