Melissa Teresa Vargas of Türkiye competes during the final match between China and Türkiye at the Women's Volleyball Nations League in Arlington, the United States, July 16, 2023. (Photo by Chen Chen/Xinhua)
ARLINGTON, United States, July 16 (Xinhua) -- Türkiye beat China 3-1 here on Sunday to clinch its first title in the FIVB women's Volleyball Nations League.
Led by opposite Melissa Vargas' 26 points, Türkiye won the title showdown 25-22, 22-25, 25-19, 25-16.
Middle blocker Eda Erdem Dundar and opposite Ebrar Karakurt added 12 points each for Türkiye.
With a runner-up finish, China also set its best record in the tournament, with Li Yingying contributing a team-high 21 points. ■
Silver medalists Team China pose for photos during the awarding ceremony after the final match between China and Türkiye at the Women's Volleyball Nations League in Arlington, the United States, July 16, 2023. (Photo by Chen Chen/Xinhua)
Gong Xiangyu of China competes during the final match between China and Türkiye at the Women's Volleyball Nations League in Arlington, the United States, July 16, 2023. (Photo by Chen Chen/Xinhua)
Diao Linyu (3rd R) and Wang Yuanyuan (4th R) of China block the ball during the final match between China and Türkiye at the Women's Volleyball Nations League in Arlington, the United States, July 16, 2023. (Photo by Chen Chen/Xinhua)
Yuan Xinyue (Front, C) of China competes during the final match between China and Türkiye at the Women's Volleyball Nations League in Arlington, the United States, July 16, 2023. (Photo by Chen Chen/Xinhua)
Li Yingying (top) of China competes during the final match between China and Türkiye at the Women's Volleyball Nations League in Arlington, the United States, July 16, 2023. (Photo by Chen Chen/Xinhua)
Players of China celebrates during the final match between China and Türkiye at the Women's Volleyball Nations League in Arlington, the United States, July 16, 2023. (Photo by Chen Chen/Xinhua)
Zheng Yixin (C) of China competes during the final match between China and Türkiye at the Women's Volleyball Nations League in Arlington, the United States, July 16, 2023. (Photo by Chen Chen/Xinhua)
Wang Yunlu (1st R) of China competes during the final match between China and Türkiye at the Women's Volleyball Nations League in Arlington, the United States, July 16, 2023. (Photo by Chen Chen/Xinhua)
Gong Xiangyu (1st L) of China competes during the final match between China and Türkiye at the Women's Volleyball Nations League in Arlington, the United States, July 16, 2023. (Photo by Chen Chen/Xinhua)
