Karakurt places Türkiye closer to second phase

Playing in her second World Championship, the 22-year-old Karakurt led all scorers with an impressive 29 points (28 kills, one block). The Turkish opposite scored eight of her points in the tie-breaker, including the game-winner, in a spike that was initially called out, but was reversed after a challenge request made by the Europeans showed a slight touch by the Dominican block.