Turkey crowned European champions in women's blind football
The Turkish women's national blind football team won the 2026 European Championship in Istanbul, beating Poland in the final, according to several Turkish media outlets.
A historic triumph in Istanbul
The Turkish women's national blind football team won the 2026 European Championship, held in Istanbul, without suffering a single defeat. According to Fotomaç and Ajansspor, the Turkish players beat Poland 2-0 in the final. The Anadolu agency adds that the competition, held under the auspices of IBSA, ended with a continental title for the Turkish side.
A successful debut
Ajansspor notes that the Turkish team was taking part in a European Championship for the first time in its history. This first appearance ended in a final victory, a remarkable run for a team new to this level. Hürriyet Spor and the Anadolu agency, for their part, highlight the champions' unbeaten record, as they dominated the competition from start to finish.
A home title
The competition took place in Istanbul, as reported by the Anadolu agency. The Turkish players were thus crowned in front of their own fans, a feat all the more notable given they were playing at home for their first European outing. This European title marks a significant step for Turkish women's blind football, which now asserts itself on the continental stage.
