In an electrifying final, Italy emerged as the victorious U17 European Champions in men’s volleyball. The dynamic and indomitable Gianluca Cremoni led the Italian team with an impressive 26 points to their 3-1 triumph (25-23, 25-19, 20-25, 25-20) over Bulgaria. Despite a valiant effort by Zhasmin Velichkov, who scored 20 points for Bulgaria, the Italians were not to be denied.
The young Azzurri’s journey to the gold medal was nothing short of magnificent. They dominated the tournament, which was hosted in Podgorica, Montenegro, leaving no room for doubt about their supremacy. The Italians claimed victory in every one of their nine matches, making a powerful statement on the continental stage.
In the battle for the third place, Spain clinched the bronze medal, overpowering Belgium with a 3-1 win (23-25, 25-17, 25-13, 25-14). This victory rounded off an exciting tournament that has showcased some of the finest young volleyball talent in Europe.
