Turkey goes to finals in FIVB Volleyball Women's World Championship

Turkey goes to finals in FIVB Volleyball Women's World Championship

Turkish national women’s volleyball team beat Brazil 3-0 (25-23, 25-23, 25-22) at the semifinals on June 30 at the FIVB Volleyball Women’s Club World Championship in China's Nanjing Olympic Sports Centre. 

For the first time, the Turkish national women's volleball team will be playing at the finals.

The team – dubbed the “Sultans”-- is now set to play on July 1 with the U.S. who won their semi-final in four sets against hosts China to book their place in the final of the inaugural tournament.

Both the final and third place play-off game will be held tomorrow. 

The Turkish national team remains the sole representative for Europe in the championship.