Armada Praxis Yalıkavak Made No Mistake at Home: Ortahisar Overcome 28-26

A breathtaking contest in the THF Women's Super League! In the match played in Bodrum, Armada Praxis Yalıkavak Spor Kulübü beat Ortahisar Belediyesi Spor Kulübü 28-26 after a level first half to keep up their challenge at the top.

Armada Praxis Yalıkavak Spor Kulübü, one of the contenders in the Turkish Handball Federation (THF) Women's Super League, took a crucial win against visitors Ortahisar Belediyesi Spor Kulübü at Bodrum Binnaz Karakaya Sports Hall. The match, closely fought from beginning to end and full of goals for handball fans, ended with two points for the hosts.

The Balance Held in the First Half

Both sides began with defensive security as a priority. Motivated by the strong backing of the Bodrum crowd, Yalıkavak were effective in attack, but Ortahisar Belediyesi's resilient play kept the score level. The opening thirty minutes played out as a goal-for-goal duel, and the sides went into the dressing room tied at 13-13.

The “Daughters of the Sea” Make the Difference in the Second Half

It was the hosts who started the second half more aggressively. Stepping up in particular as the final ten minutes approached, Armada Praxis Yalıkavak looked to open the gap with goals at the crucial moments.

Moving 24-19 ahead in the 49th minute for a five-goal lead, the Bodrum side kept control in the closing stages despite their opponents' efforts to come back. Ortahisar Belediyesi cut the gap to two in the final minutes, but time ran out and Yalıkavak left the court 28-26 winners.

Stars of the Match: Gülcan and Ceylan

The lion's share of the credit went to Yalıkavak's scorers. Gülcan Tügel was the team's top scorer with 8 goals, followed by Ceylan Aydemir with 6 and Beyza Gedik with 5. Goalkeeper Yağmur Bembeyaz's crucial saves also played an important part in the win.

Kıvanç Özcan: “We treat every match like a final”

Armada Praxis Yalıkavakspor head coach Kıvanç Özcan said ahead of a busy run of fixtures:

“There is no margin for error in the league now; we prepare for every match as if it were a final, and our aim is to come through this period with the highest concentration.”

Guests in the Stands

Ali Sırmalı and his wife Nuray Sırmalı, Tamer Mandalinci, Bodrum deputy mayor Kanat Özsert and a large number of supporters followed the match from the stands.

Coming down to the court after the game, District Governor Ali Sırmalı and his wife Nuray Sırmalı congratulated the “Daughters of the Sea” one by one and passed on their good wishes.

Thanks from President Emin Palalı

Armada Praxis Yalıkavakspor club president Emin Palalı said after the match:

“I am proud of all our players, who fought on court until the very last moment. I congratulate our coaching staff, our athletes and the great Yalıkavakspor supporters who created this atmosphere. I thank everyone who stands up for handball in Bodrum, fills the stands and is beside us in all conditions. As long as this togetherness continues we will keep moving confidently towards our goals.”

With this win Armada Praxis Yalıkavakspor strengthened their position in the league and gathered momentum ahead of the remaining matches of the season.

A Demanding Run of Fixtures Ahead

After the Ortahisar win, Armada Praxis Yalıkavakspor enter a busy period. The “Daughters of the Sea” face two crucial matches with a direct bearing on the upper places in the league.

Yalıkavakspor meet Odunpazarı at the Porsuk Sports Hall on Wednesday 4 February 2026 at 18.00.

The Daughters of the Sea play their final league match against Göztepe at Bodrum Binnaz Karakaya Sports Hall on Sunday 8 February 2026 at 17.00.