{"id":34873,"date":"2026-07-31T14:25:07","date_gmt":"2026-07-31T14:25:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/turkiye\/34873\/"},"modified":"2026-07-31T14:25:07","modified_gmt":"2026-07-31T14:25:07","slug":"turkish-airlines-sports-club-womens-volleyball-team-completes-pre-season-health-checks-at-medicana","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/turkiye\/34873\/","title":{"rendered":"Turkish Airlines Sports Club Women\u2019s Volleyball Team Completes Pre-Season Health Checks at Medicana"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The renewed healthcare sponsorship brings together one of Turkiye\u2019s leading volleyball teams and Medicana Health Group\u2019s multidisciplinary expertise in athlete health and preventive care<\/p>\n<p>ISTANBUL, July 31, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) &#8212; Turkish Airlines Sports Club Women\u2019s Volleyball Team has completed its comprehensive pre-season health assessments at Medicana Ata\u015fehir Hospital as the healthcare sponsorship between the club and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=3tjze-Kx9TBp_Johz3RNfaaJacM7PiGBiM1gRNCIp9uVH-YvSlpkwxUIBJuHicGc1-5_woChNY7iDpdRJfvCJpituG4xg2FqJQPI9u04mwBsNHgQcKW2ACys7nvX-N8W\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Medicana Health Group<\/a> continues into a new season.<\/p>\n<p>The partnership, which began last season and has now been renewed, is designed to support the players throughout the competitive calendar through preventive screening, multidisciplinary medical evaluation and access to Medicana\u2019s experience in sports medicine and athlete health. The assessments were carried out before the team intensified preparations for the 2026-2027 season.<\/p>\n<p>            <a data-fancybox=\"gallery\" href=\"https:\/\/manilatimes.net\/manilatimes\/uploads\/images\/2026\/07\/31\/1159584.jpg\" data-caption=\"\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/p>\n<p>                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/manilatimes.net\/manilatimes\/uploads\/images\/2026\/07\/31\/1159584.jpg\" alt=\"No Image\" data-alt- data-default- width=\"100%\" height=\"100%\" onerror=\"this.src=\" https:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>            <\/a><\/p>\n<p>Photo: Anna Lazareva of Turkish Airlines Sports Club Women\u2019s Volleyball Team via FL Comms<\/p>\n<p>Get the latest news<br \/>\n                <br class=\"br-line\"\/><br \/>\n                delivered to your inbox<\/p>\n<p>Sign up for The Manila Times newsletters<\/p>\n<p>            By signing up with an email address, I acknowledge that I have read and agree to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.manilatimes.net\/terms-of-service\" title=\"Terms of Service\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Terms of Service<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.manilatimes.net\/privacy-policy\" title=\"Privacy Policy\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>MULTIDISCIPLINARY ASSESSMENTS FOR THE NEW SEASON<\/p>\n<p>During the health checks, the players underwent detailed examinations in cardiology, internal medicine, orthopaedics and traumatology, ophthalmology, otorhinolaryngology and radiology. The programme also included electrocardiography, echocardiography, exercise testing, pulmonary function testing and laboratory analyses to provide a broad evaluation of cardiovascular, respiratory and general health.<\/p>\n<p>The screening process focused not only on confirming fitness to compete, but also on identifying individual health considerations that may affect training load, recovery and performance over the course of a demanding season. Following completion of the evaluations, the players were able to continue their pre-season preparations with medical clearance and a clearer picture of their current health status.<\/p>\n<p>A CLUB WITH A GROWING NATIONAL AND EUROPEAN PROFILE<\/p>\n<p>Turkish Airlines Sports Club Women\u2019s Volleyball Team competes in the Vodafone Sultanlar League, Turkiye\u2019s top-flight women\u2019s volleyball competition. The Istanbul-based team has also built a sustained European presence, appearing in continental competitions in consecutive seasons since 2020, including the CEV Champions League and the CEV Volleyball Cup. This competitive profile places a premium on consistent medical monitoring, recovery management and preventive care across a long domestic and international calendar.<\/p>\n<p>By renewing its healthcare sponsorship, Medicana will continue to stand alongside the club\u2019s players and technical staff during the new season. The collaboration reflects a shared emphasis on preparation, continuity and high standards, while helping professional athletes access coordinated healthcare within a single multidisciplinary network.<\/p>\n<p>            <a data-fancybox=\"gallery\" href=\"https:\/\/manilatimes.net\/manilatimes\/uploads\/images\/2026\/07\/31\/1159585.jpg\" data-caption=\"\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/p>\n<p>                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/manilatimes.net\/manilatimes\/uploads\/images\/2026\/07\/31\/1159585.jpg\" alt=\"No Image\" data-alt- data-default- width=\"100%\" height=\"100%\" onerror=\"this.src=\" https:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>            <\/a><\/p>\n<p>Photo: Melis Y\u0131lmaz of Turkish Airlines Sports Club Women\u2019s Volleyball Team via FL Comms<\/p>\n<p>MEDICANA\u2019S LONG-TERM COMMITMENT TO SPORT<\/p>\n<p>The partnership with Turkish Airlines Sports Club forms part of Medicana Health Group\u2019s wider commitment to Turkish sport. Medicana currently supports 17 sports clubs and athletes across football, basketball, volleyball, Olympic disciplines, women\u2019s sport, youth academies and individual branches. Through these partnerships, the Group contributes medical expertise and healthcare services to more than 1,000 athletes, from elite competitors to developing talent.<\/p>\n<p>Medicana views sports sponsorship as a long-term investment in athlete health, youth development and the broader culture of active living. Its healthcare partnerships combine pre-participation screening, injury assessment, treatment, rehabilitation and preventive follow-up, with the objective of helping athletes perform safely and sustainably.<\/p>\n<p>ABOUT MEDICANA HEALTH GROUP<\/p>\n<p>Founded in 1992, Medicana Health Group is one of Turkiye\u2019s leading privately owned healthcare providers, operating 19 hospitals in Turkiye, the United Kingdom, and Bosnia and Herzegovina. Serving more than 5 million patients annually, including a significant international patient base, Medicana delivers multidisciplinary care across a broad range of specialties with a strong focus on clinical excellence and patient-centred service. In addition to healthcare, the Group invests in education through Medicana Education Group and Fenerbah\u00e7e University. With approximately 15,000 employees, Medicana continues to expand its international footprint while advancing sustainability through renewable energy investments and supporting Turkish sports through long-term health sponsorships.<\/p>\n<p>Media enquiries<\/p>\n<p>U\u011fur Alkapar | FL Communications<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.manilatimes.net\/cdn-cgi\/l\/email-protection\" class=\"__cf_email__\" data-cfemail=\"4431233136042228272b2929312a2d2725302d2b2a376a272b6a312f\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">[email\u00a0protected]<\/a><\/p>\n<p>+90 532 7011097<\/p>\n<p>Photos accompanying this announcement are available at:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=EiknA8FicFQvKXUxCigeN_R4VdAM21QoOZ8vajXG-DcTYerQuvX49rxvO7w4amzBC0zuj4jtddMEMQLvQ5ImXupNYPl7tNGf49UcXWEEYDd_vjqG8fUCUPp1PSgTsmQtVVnIA4p-Wde3yLUxr6k_OYHBZOvHkNySOt_20ji1n5mEW0Jg5ixylJvsamrZmcyoSF24uKzuVg7LraTP1nTuIWVrHAxzBGuyThY1142Xoid2AxDDY2oT71OpJFI6oIE0EzUk2kYYUlAtQDEy5hrcrQ==\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/NewsRoom\/AttachmentNg\/7f6c2d64-c2ba-4aa3-ab08-98b3009d6d9a<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=EiknA8FicFQvKXUxCigeN_R4VdAM21QoOZ8vajXG-DcTYerQuvX49rxvO7w4amzBC0zuj4jtddMEMQLvQ5ImXlOVK51ajgUrdn03-hBqKHLtaxVYdUIv7ykdJs-PgIexcBrAlKHdfbqBlWtDQNiMK1jtcUjvfa6nLs_IFbIPNHGaL9PpZPpI21wX1mTCSz1Yc48lwCpXuHRfQ7MhncgKd2XOv6PQ0dJolCnpZk1VI4pCumRiSE4dJMEwQbzYH25IhrEKruqL2Kd6lbsWaWxe7w==\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/NewsRoom\/AttachmentNg\/e49cf8f7-2783-480f-9c71-010b06b276bc<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/turkiye\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Medicana-Health-Group.png\"\/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The renewed healthcare sponsorship brings together one of Turkiye\u2019s leading volleyball teams and Medicana Health Group\u2019s multidisciplinary expertise&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":34874,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[3016,954,16110,2455,14529,878,263,16109,3027,258,70,1161,16108],"class_list":["post-34873","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-turkiye","tag-airlines","tag-at","tag-checks","tag-club","tag-completes","tag-health","tag-medicana","tag-pre-season","tag-sports","tag-team","tag-turkish","tag-volleyball","tag-womens"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/turkiye\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/34873","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/turkiye\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/turkiye\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/turkiye\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/turkiye\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=34873"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/turkiye\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/34873\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/turkiye\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/34874"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/turkiye\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=34873"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/turkiye\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=34873"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/turkiye\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=34873"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}