17 Jul 2023
Türkiye overcome China to win 2023 FIVB Women's World Championship

Türkiye overcome China to win 2023 FIVB Women's World Championship

The Turkish national team become the champions for the first time in the history of the FIVB Women's World Championship.
Poland win the bronze medal after beating the US team. / Photo: AA Archive

Türkiye eliminated China 3-1 on Sunday to win the 2023 FIVB Volleyball Women's World Championship.

The Turkish national team won the final clash with sets of 25-22, 22-25, 25-19 and 25-16 in Arlington in the US state of Texas.

The Turkish national team became the champions for the first time in the history of the FIVB Women's World Championship.

Meanwhile, Poland got the bronze medal after bea ting the US team with sets of 25-15, 16-25, 25-19, 18-25 and 17-15.

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