Italy women's sitting volleyball team beats France, then loses to Brazil at World Championships

At the women's sitting volleyball World Championships in Hangzhou, China, the Italian side opened the tournament with a dominant 3-0 victory over France (25‑12, 25‑9, 25‑6). The Italians recorded 22 aces, with Roberta Pedrelli leading as top scorer with 13 points and a 67 % attack success rate.

Two days later Italy faced defending champions Brazil and was defeated 3-0 (25‑19, 25‑17, 25‑18). Brazil displayed superior power and technique throughout the match. The competition was temporarily suspended as Typhoon Bavi approached Hangzhou, prompting organizers to keep teams in their hotels for safety.

The tournament features 16 teams divided into four round‑robin pools, with the top two from each pool advancing to the knockout stage.