On October 24, local time in Turkey, the Turkish Vakiv Bank Women's Volleyball Club held a media meeting to announce the start of the new season. Bank of Wakifo Women's Volleyball Club achieved a full season of success last season, winning five titles in a row: the Turkish Super Cup, Club World Cup, Turkish Cup, Turkish Super League and Champions League.
Wakifer Bank Women's Volleyball Club
Abdi Serdar Ustünsalih, president of the Vakifer Bank Club, stressed at the meeting: "2023 is a very precious year for our country and nation. Our greatest wish is to see the triumph of these successful, strong and exemplary women on the world stage in our special year of celebrating the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Republic of Turkey. I think there is nothing more symbolic of the achievements of our republic than Turkish women. The young and successful women you see here today will also do their best to represent Turkish women, the Republic of Turkey, and set an example for our young girls this season."
Hold a retirement ceremony for Merris
At the press conference, Wakifer Bank Club held a retirement ceremony for legendary captain Meris, who ended his professional sports career at the end of last season and was appointed infrastructure manager.
Merris, Gabi, Egnu and the club's president
At the media conference, the Vakifer Bank Women's Volleyball Club announced that Brazilian star Gabi was appointed as the captain of the team, and announced that Italian star Paula Egnu wore Meris's original No. 8 shirt for the new season at Vakifer Bank.