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Ziraat champion after 3:0 in the final, Georgi Tatarov returned to play

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April 28, 2026 at 07:50

Ziraat champion after 3:0 in the final, Georgi Tatarov returned to play

Ziraat Bankkart triumphed with the title in the Efeler League, after winning the final series against Galatasaray HDI Sigorta with a convincing 3:0 victories. In the decisive third match, the team from Ankara once again showed class and prevailed with 3:0 (25:22, 25:13, 25:19), to seal their fifth championship title. The hosts dominated in all elements and logically reached the gold.

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National team player Georgi Tatarov returned to play for Galatasaray after nearly a month of absence, entering in the second set. The receiver scored 1 point from 2 attacks, executed 1 serve, and recorded 50% positive and 50% perfect reception. A short break will follow for the receiver, then he will join our national team's camp in Samokov.

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Thus, Ziraat Bankkart concluded one of the strongest seasons in its history. At the very beginning, the team won the Super Cup, and subsequently added the Turkish Cup, again against Galatasaray.
In the championship, the "red-whites" were the most consistent team with only two losses in the regular season. In the playoffs, they eliminated Spor Toto with 2:0 victories in the semi-final, before dominating in the final series as well.
With their performance throughout the season, Ziraat solidified its position as a leading force in Turkey and turned its attention to the next big challenge A the Champions League.https://www.galatasaray.org/

photos:sozcu.com.trandgalatasaray.org