Italy wins junior men's inline hockey world championship

The Italian junior men's inline hockey team has secured the world title at the World Skate Games 2026 in Asunción, Paraguay. In a closely contested final, Italy defeated France with a score of 7-5.

Key contributors to the victory included Ruggero Meconi, who scored multiple goals, and Riccardo Quartuccio, who secured the win with a goal scored just 41 seconds before the final siren. The team's success was also highlighted by players Riccardo Gloder and Leo Lazzari, both of whom represent the Asiago Vipers club, and head coach Luca Rigoni.