1 million Euro support from Koç Holding to the Sultans of the Net

Koç Holding hosted the National Women's Volleyball Team at a special invitation.

According to the statement made by the holding, the management of the Turkish Volleyball Federation, the National Women's Volleyball Team and its technical team came together at the event held in a restaurant in Istanbul.

At the meeting hosted by Koç Holding Honorary Chairman Rahmi Koç and Koç Holding Chairman Ömer Koç, the National Team's European championships as well as its achievements over the years were celebrated. The meeting ended with a souvenir photo taken by Rahmi Koç and Ömer Koç with the athletes, technical team and guests.

"YOU ARE BRAVE TURKISH WOMEN"

Ömer Koç, whose speech at the event was included in the statement, stated that the National Women's Volleyball Team has achieved significant success in recent years and said, "Most importantly, you set an example and inspired young people and girls. In this respect, I find it very meaningful that you are remembered as Atatürk's daughters. You are brave Turkish women who will keep the Secular Republic and its values alive. I wholeheartedly congratulate you all."

Stating that they, as Koç Group, have been supporting sports for many years, Koç said, "We are honored to be with you with OPET and Arçelik, and we see this support as an indication of our belief in Turkish women and the future of women's volleyball."

1 MILLION EUROS SUPPORT

Mehmet Akif Üstündağ, President of the Turkish Volleyball Federation, also pointed out that long-term support, as well as the efforts of the athletes and technical team, are of great importance at the point where Turkish women's volleyball has reached, and said:

"Our National Team makes us all proud not only with the trophies it has won, but also with the struggle it has put forth for years and the inspiration it has given to young people. We find the support of our stakeholders who believe in Turkish volleyball and have been with us for many years to be sustainable in order for these successes to be sustainable. Koç Group companies have been among the important supporters of volleyball and our National Team for years. I am very pleased to share the information that Koç Group will provide 1 million Euros of support to our National Team this evening."

"IT IS VERY VALUABLE TO US"

National Women's Volleyball Team Captain Eda Erdem Dündar stated that they feel great pride in every success they achieve with the national jersey.

Emphasizing that success is not achieved only by players competing on the field, Dündar made the following evaluations: