Italian volleyball preseason and Courmayeur Cup

Italian volleyball teams are conducting preseason training and test matches to prepare for upcoming competitions.

On September 15, Granda Volley held a joint training session with Igor Gorgonzola Novara. Novara won the five-set scrimmage 4-1, though Granda Volley secured the fifth set 15-13. Granda Volley coach Tisci indicated that the team must improve their match approach and reduce early errors to compete effectively against high-level opponents.

By September 19, Igor Volley concluded its final preseason test with a 2-2 draw against Vero Volley Milano in Monza. This match served as preparation for the Courmayeur Cup. After losing the first two sets, Igor Volley rallied to win the subsequent two sets, featuring a strong performance by Kaja Grobelna.

In the Courmayeur Cup, Vero Volley Milano emerged as the champions, defeating Prosecco Doc A. Carraro Imoco Conegliano 3-1 in the final. Paola Egonu led Milano with 30 points, while Eleonora Fersino was named MVP for her defensive performance. Imoco Conegliano, who had previously defeated Igor Gorgonzola Novara 3-0 in the semifinals, finished the preseason as runners-up. Coach Daniele Santarelli noted that while results provided “positive indications,” significant work remains before the league begins.

Igor Gorgonzola Novara secured third place in the tournament by defeating Savino Del Bene Scandicci 3-1. Although Scandicci won the opening set 25-22, Novara won the following three sets 25-18, 25-21, and 25-23. Tatiana Tolok was named MVP of the match with 20 points. Following the loss, Scandicci coach Marco Gaspari noted the necessity for the team to improve their reception and ability to handle simple situations.