Ishikawa Mayu (石川真佑), captain of Japan’s women’s national volleyball team, revealed that she will transfer to Eczacıbaşı in Turkey for the 2026–27 season and spoke to reporters before departing the country. The men’s national team secured an Olympic berth by winning the Asian Championship on the 13th, while the women’s team finished third and will have to wait for its chance to qualify for the Olympics.
Ishikawa Mayu (石川真佑), who spoke to reporters at Haneda Airport before departing the country, revealed that she will begin playing for Eczacıbaşı in Turkey in the 2026–27 season. “I’m looking forward to this new challenge. I feel there are many powerful players, so I hope to contribute with the strength to hold my own among them, as well as on defense,” she said, expressing her determination.
That same day, the men’s national team, captained by her older brother, won the Asian Championship and secured a berth at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The women’s team, meanwhile, finished third at the Asian Championship in August, leaving its path to Olympic qualification undecided.
In an interview before her departure, Ishikawa expressed confidence in taking on the challenge at her new club and emphasized her development in light of the transfer and the strong players around her. Key areas of focus include improving her sharp defensive skills and continuing to provide leadership for the team.
As indicated by the photo caption in the article, a photo is included of Ishikawa Mayu (石川真佑) being interviewed at Haneda Airport before her departure.