Turkey — Volleyball

Turkey has become a major force in women's volleyball, with Turkish clubs dominating European competition and the women's national team achieving international success. The 1. Ligi Women features 105 clubs across 8 competitions.

Turkish women's volleyball, powered by clubs like VakifBank and Eczacibasi, has established Turkey as one of the world's leading volleyball nations. The women's league is considered among the strongest in the world.

The Turkish Volleyball Federation was founded in 1958. While the men's game has developed gradually, Turkish women's volleyball has experienced a remarkable rise.

Turkish women's clubs, backed by significant corporate investment, have dominated the CEV Champions League. VakifBank and Eczacibasi are among the most successful women's clubs in European history. The women's national team has also achieved success, with European Championship medals and competitive World Championship performances.

The Turkish Volleyball Federation (Turkiye Voleybol Federasyonu, TVF) governs volleyball in Turkey. Founded in 1958, it is a member of the CEV and FIVB.

The Efeler Ligi is the top division of men's volleyball in Turkey. The women's Sultanlar Ligi is one of the strongest women's leagues in the world. The Turkish Volleyball Cup provides knockout competition. VakifBank, Eczacibasi, and Fenerbahce are global powers in women's club volleyball.

Turkey's greatest volleyball achievements have come through the women's programme. Turkish women's clubs have won numerous CEV Champions League titles, with VakifBank being the most decorated. The women's national team has won European Championship medals and competed at the Olympics.