Italian sports teams begin pre-season training and friendly matches

Spike Devils Campobasso has begun its pre-season preparations. Most of the fourteen-player roster has arrived in the regional capital, with central player Fortes and coach Giuseppe Bua expected to join the group shortly. The team will conduct physical and technical training sessions at PalaIpia, followed by medical examinations over the weekend. A formal media and supporter rally is scheduled for Monday, which is also expected to see the arrival of assistant coach Loris Palermo.

In basketball, Demis Cavina commented on a recent intense friendly match against Pistoia. Cavina noted that while the team needs to improve game balance and defensive consistency, the group has demonstrated strong intensity and unity. He highlighted the importance of the pre-season period for testing new elements and emphasized the emotional resilience of the squad as they work through early-season errors.