Marek's Bulgarian champion, Dmitry Bahov, finished with 7 points (1 block), 50% attack efficiency, and 67% positive reception for Altekma in their 3:0 (25:19, 25:23, 25:21) away victory over Sports Toto in the decisive third match of the 5-8th place series in the Turkish SMS Efeler League

With this triumph, Altekma secured participation in the 5-6th place playoff, where they will face Georgi Seganov and Alanya. Thus, Altekma achieved one of the greatest successes in its club history - participation in European tournaments for the first time!

The team from Izmir will represent Turkey in the Challenge Cup, either directly or through the Balkan Cup, depending on the final standings.