Türkiye announces women’s volleyball squad for Paris Olympics

The Turkish Volleyball Federation has revealed the lineup for Türkiye’s national women’s volleyball team, set to compete at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris from July 26 to Aug. 11.

Headed by coach Daniele Santarelli, the team of 12+1 players includes:

Setters: Cansu Ozbay, Elif Sahin

Outside hitters: Ebrar Karakurt, Hande Baladin, Meliha Diken, Derya Cebecioglu

Middle blockers: Eda Erdem Dundar (Captain), Zehra Günes, Asli Kalac

Opposite hitter: Melissa Vargas

Libero: Gizem Orge

+1 Player: Beyza Arici

Match schedule:

Türkiye, placed in Group C with Italy, the Netherlands, and the Dominican Republic, will compete on the following dates during the group stage at Paris 2024:

• July 29:
  • 10:00 a.m. Türkiye vs. Netherlands
• Aug. 1:
  • 10:00 a.m. Türkiye vs. Dominican Republic
• Aug. 4:
  • 10:00 a.m. Türkiye vs. Italy,

Note: Match times are mentioned as per Türkiye local time.