Türkiye bags silver medal in U17 Volleyball European Championship 2022

Türkiye's women's national team bagged silver medal in CEV U17 Volleyball European Championship 2022 on Sunday.

The Crescent Stars lost to Italy 3-1 (25-16, 23-25, 25-20, 25-22) in the final game of the 15th edition of the tournament in the Czech Republic.

Italy won its third gold medal, while the Red Whites missed the chance of bagging their second title so far.

Germany was awarded bronze medal, after beating Serbia 3-1 (25-21, 25-20, 21-25, 25-16) in the third place game held on the same day.

The reigning champions Russia, with five titles, is also the most successful nation in the Girls' Youth European Volleyball Championship -- held biannually and organized by the European Volleyball Confederation (CEV).