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Stefania Corna, former Italian national volleyball player, dies at 35
The Italian volleyball community is mourning the death of former national team player Stefania Corna, who passed away at the age of 35 following a long illness.
Corna, a talented setter born in Bergamo, began her career in the youth ranks of Foppapedretti Bergamo. She achieved significant success early in her career, winning two European Junior Championships in 2006 and 2008. She reached the highest level of the sport when she debuted for the Italian senior national team in 2011 at the Montreux Volley Masters.
Throughout her professional career, she played for several prominent Serie A clubs, including Milano, Casalmaggiore, Pavia, and Scandicci. After retiring from competitive play in 2017, she transitioned into a career as an English teacher.
Various organizations, including the Italian Volleyball Federation (FIPAV) and former clubs like Savino Del Bene Volley, have issued statements of condolence to her family and husband, Alejandro Rizo Gonzalez.
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Alejandro Rizo Gonzalez · Club Italia · Foppapedretti Bergamo · Italian Volleyball Federation · Italy national volleyball team · Savino Del Bene Volley · Stefania Corna
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Stefania Corna died at the age of 35. www.sportoggi.com · lamilano.it · www.notizie.it
- [● 3 SOURCES] Savino Del Bene Volley confirmed the death of Stefania Corna. www.sportoggi.com · lamilano.it · www.notizie.it
- [● 3 SOURCES] Corna played for clubs including Milano, Casalmaggiore, Pavia, Scandicci, and Cutrofiano. www.sportoggi.com · lamilano.it · www.notizie.it
- [● 3 SOURCES] Corna retired from professional volleyball in 2017. www.sportoggi.com · lamilano.it · www.notizie.it
- [● 3 SOURCES] Corna's death followed a long illness. www.sportoggi.com · lamilano.it · www.notizie.it
- [● 3 SOURCES] Corna made her debut for the senior national team in 2011 at the Montreux Volley Masters. www.sportoggi.com · lamilano.it · www.notizie.it
- [● 3 SOURCES] Corna won two European titles with the junior national team in 2006 and 2008. www.sportoggi.com · lamilano.it · www.notizie.it