The Turkish world champion has long been outspoken to claim the rights of the LGBTQ+ community in her country. But she continues to be targeted and disowned as Turkey’s representative. Even after the last triumph
Turkey’s victory at the recent European volleyball championship, with its victory in the tie break in the final against Serbia, has heavily exacerbated the public discussion within the country, which for years has experienced a profound dualism between the more religious and traditionalist of politics and the electorate, and the more progressive and attentive to social dynamics. The one who pays the price, in particular, is Ebrar Karakurt, opposite player born in 2000, seen in Italy in recent years and about to move to Russia, to Lokomotiv of Kaliningrad, for the 2023/2024 season.