With Vargas and Santarelli, Türkiye start preparations for VNL 2023

Born in Cuba, the 24-year-old Vargas has been playing for Turkish clubs since 2018 and has now received her first call-up to represent the national team. The 1.94m-tall opposite had a tremendous club season, winning national titles in China with Tianjin Bohai Bank and in Türkiye with Fenerbahçe Opet, besides helping the team make it to the semifinals of the CEV Champions League.

Vargas has limited international experience with Cuba, appearing in the 2014 FIVB Volleyball Women’s World Championship at the age of 15, the 2015 FIVB World Cup and in three editions of the FIVB World Grand Prix. She’s now set to make her VNL debut.

“It is an honor to be part of the women’s national team of Türkiye,” she commented following the training session. “I am eager to contribute my best to the team’s success and make my new country proud.”