Signatures were signed for the main sponsorship of the Sultans League and Women's National Volleyball Teams
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Vodafone has been sponsoring the Turkish Volleyball Federation since 2023.
While the new contract between the Turkish Volleyball Federation (TVF) and Vodafone for the sponsorship of the Sultans League and Women's National Teams was extended for 3 years, this cooperation was celebrated at a special night.
TVF President Mehmet Akif Üstündağ, Vodafone Türkiye CEO Engin Aksoy, club managers and national volleyball players as well as many guests attended the celebration organization at Esma Sultan Mansion.
At the night, it was announced that Vodafone's title sponsorship of the Sultans League and the main sponsorship of the Women's National Volleyball Teams had been extended for 3 years, and the 3 championships won by the Women's National Volleyball Teams this summer were also celebrated.
Speaking at the night and thanking the Vodafone community for their support, Mehmet Akif Üstündağ said, "We have a unity beyond sponsorship. We are a very good family. 2023 was the first year of our cooperation with Vodafone and it was very auspicious for us. Today, we are extremely happy that all our sponsors embrace us, stand by us and support us. We are on a path where success is not a coincidence. We have done great things with the support of our sponsors and will continue to do so. In the world and "We are an exemplary federation in Europe. Our cooperation with Vodafone will continue for 3 more years. Vodafone will continue its support from our National Team to our junior national teams, from the Sultans League to different areas of women's volleyball. I hope this cooperation will be beneficial for Turkish sports and Turkish volleyball. We are trying to repay the support and trust shown in us in the best way possible. I believe we will achieve this together." he said.
Evaluating the National Women's Volleyball Team's opponents in the group stage of the 2027 FIVB World Cup, Üstündağ said, "Our group includes France, the Dominican Republic and Egypt. Our goal and excitement is high. If our goal is the championship, it does not matter which team we will match with. You will beat everyone. There is no team in the world that we have not beaten. Hopefully, we will continue this. We played the final in the last World Championship. I hope we will play the final in this tournament as well. I believe in the strength of the team. I hope we can continue from there." We will return victorious." he said.
Engin Aksoy emphasized that their relationship with TVF is a love affair and said:
"We are pleased to extend our cooperation with TVF for another 3 years. We are proud to be one of the biggest supporters of women's volleyball in the world. Hopefully, we will continue to achieve greater success in the coming period. It is not just about the cups, Turkish volleyball is an example to the world. These cups, of course, make us proud, but even if the cups do not come, the value created by this team and women's sports in Türkiye is very important for all of us. We are very happy to extend our contract for another 3 years."

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The main sponsorship of the Sultans League and Women's National Volleyball Teams between Vodafone Türkiye and the Turkish Volleyball Federation has been extended for 3 years. The summer successes of the national team were also celebrated at the celebration at Esma Sultan Mansion.