Türkiye crushes Spain 3-0 in Women’s Volleyball World Championship opener

Türkiye’s National Women’s Volleyball Team defeated Spain 3-0 on Saturday in its first match of the World Championship in Thailand.

The team started strong in the opening set, racing to an 8-2 lead. Spain narrowed the gap to 16-12 midway through, but Türkiye, powered by Ebrar Karakurt, Yaprak Erkek, and Melissa Vargas, pulled away to win 25-18.

Yaprak Erkek (20) and Zehra Gunes (18) of Türkiye in action during the FIVB Women’s World Volleyball Championship volleyball match Türkiye and Spain at Korat Chatchai Hall in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand, on August 23, 2025. (AA Photo)

The second set began evenly, tied 5-5, before Türkiye surged ahead 16-9. Maintaining control, the team closed the set 25-20.

Türkiye seals the match to face Bulgaria

Spain responded in the third set, taking an early 6-3 lead with sharp serves. Türkiye rallied to tie at 8-8 and then gained momentum behind Karakurt’s serves, stretching the score to 17-11.

Players of Spain celebrate after a point during the FIVB Women’s World Volleyball Championship match between Türkiye and Spain at the Korat Chatchai Hall in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand, on August 23, 2025. (AA Photo)

Spain fought back, cutting the deficit to 18-16 and later tying the set 23-23. But Türkiye held its nerve, sealing the set 25-23 and the match 3-0.

Türkiye will face Bulgaria in its second group match on Monday, August 25.

August 23, 2025 06:36 PM GMT+03:00