‘Double trophy’ excitement

Izmir University of Economics (IUE) Women's Volleyball Team completed the Izmir Regional Competitions, in which 8 universities participated this year, as the undefeated champion. Izmir University of Economics, which won the championship with the men's basketball team last December, achieved the same success with the women's volleyball team and left its mark on sports with a ‘double cup’.

Izmir University of Economics competed against Izmir Katip Çelebi University (IKCU) in the championship match of the Regional Competitions, which witnessed great competition. With the start of the match, Izmir University of Economics played an effective game on the field and defeated its opponent 3-0 with sets of 25-12, 25-15 and 25-21. After the final whistle of the match, IUE students enjoyed the championship enthusiasm to the fullest. IUE qualified to play a promotion match with other regional champions to advance to the Super League.

STRONG UNITY AND TEAM SPIRIT

Emphasizing that they are proud of the team and that the success belongs to the students, Murat Palalı, IUE Sports Coordinator said, “We started working as a team in November. We continued trainings regularly in a schedule that would not negatively affect students' classes. Our team got to know each other and developed a good relationship. This strong unity and team spirit brought us the championship. Our university is experiencing an unforgettable period in sports. The fact that the women's volleyball team became champion after the men's basketball team shows that we are on the right track. IUE men's basketball team faced IKCU in the finals and won the cup by leaving the field victorious. In volleyball, our opponent in the finals was also IKCU. In this respect, it was a good competition. I congratulate our opponent for their struggle. As Izmir University of Economics, we will continue to work to sustain our success. We are assertive in terms of sports as well as academic success.”