European champions Turkey have officially unveiled their squad for the Women's Volleyball World Championship, which will be held in Thailand between August 22 and September 7, 2025. The "Sultans of the Net" are in Group E along with Spain, Bulgaria, and Canada. Toni Zetova's girls will meet the "Sultans of the Net" in their second World Cup match on August 25.
Turkey's Squad for World Championship 2025
| Position | Name |
|---|---|
| Setters | Cansu Özbay, Elif Şahin |
| Opposite | Melissa Vargas |
| Outside Hitters | Hande Baladın, Ebrar Karakurt, Derya Cebecioğlu, Yaprak Erkek, İlkin Aydın |
| Middle Blockers | Eda Erdem Dündar, Zehra Güneş, Aslı Kalaç, Sinead Jack-Kısal |
| Libero | Gizem Örge, Eylül Akarçeşme Yatgın |
Turkey will arrive in Thailand with a full complement of its stars, including captain and team icon Eda Erdem and powerful opposite Melissa Vargas. The squad also includes key outside hitters Hande Baladın and Ebrar Karakurt, which guarantees significant attacking potential. In the middle, Zehra Güneş and Aslı Kalaç will provide stability in blocking, and the experienced Gizem Örge will lead the defense.
