Zehra Gunes — Turkish Professional Volleyball Player Known for Her Remarkable Career
Zehra Gunes is one of the most successful Turkish volleyball players, who has achieved significant success in both national and international tournaments.
Güneş began her professional career at "VakifBank Istanbul," one of the most successful women's volleyball clubs in the world.
She has repeatedly been named the best middle blocker at European Championships, and the teams she has played for consistently became champions of Turkey.
Zehra debuted in the Turkish women's national team in 2018, participating in the Nations League. That year, the Turkish women's team achieved a historic victory by defeating China in the final with a score of 3:1.
This was Turkey's first gold medal in the tournament, completing the team's collection of medals: gold in 2023, silver in 2018, and bronze in 2021.
Zehra Gunes was born on July 7, 1999, in Istanbul, Turkey. From an early age, she showed an interest in sports and soon became one of the most talented volleyball players in her country.
Her height (197 cm) and outstanding physical abilities made her the ideal player for the middle blocker position.