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Italy's Volleyball Legends Clinch Second World Title
8 Sep
Summary
- Italy's women's volleyball team wins second world championship
- 36th consecutive victory for coach Julio Velasco's team
- Coach calls team "legendary" after emotional victory
In a remarkable achievement, Italy's women's volleyball team has won their second world championship title. On Sunday, September 3rd, 2023, the Azzurre defeated Turkey in the final of the world championships held in Bangkok, Thailand.
This victory marks the team's 36th consecutive win under the guidance of coach Julio Velasco. The Argentine coach expressed immense pride in his players, describing the triumph as "even more emotional than the Olympics" due to the grueling nature of the competition.
"This was a long, difficult competition, full of pitfalls," Velasco said. "That's why it has a different, wonderful flavor." The Azzurre had previously won the Olympic gold medal in 2022, cementing their status as one of the world's volleyball powerhouses.
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With this second world title, the Italian women's volleyball team has solidified their legendary status. President Sergio Mattarella has invited the players to a reception at the Quirinal Palace in Rome, recognizing their remarkable achievement.
