The wait is over — Italy’s women’s national team has locked in its 14-player lineup for the 2025 World Championship, taking place in Thailand from August 22 to September 7. After two weeks of high-intensity training camps in Cavalese and Milan, head coach Julio Velasco has unveiled the squad ready to take on the world.
Italy’s 14-Player Squad:
- Setters: Carlotta Cambi, Alessia Orro
- Middle Blockers: Benedetta Sartori, Anna Danesi (Captain), Sarah Fahr, Yasmina Akrari
- Outside Hitters: Stella Nervini, Myriam Sylla, Loveth Omoruyi, Gaia Giovannini
- Opposites: Paola Egonu, Ekaterina Antropova
- Liberos: Monica De Gennaro, Eleonora Fersino
Coaching & Support Team:
Julio Velasco (Head Coach), Massimo Barbolini (Assistant Coach), Juan Manuel Cichello (Third Coach), Pietro Muneratti (Strenght Conditioning Coach), Massimiliano Taglioli (Scout), Emanuela Longa (Team Doctor), Francesco Bettalico & Maira Di Vagno (Physiotherapists), Marcello Capucchio (Team Manager).
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