We witnessed a very though match against Germany today but we really enjoyed watching you guys, you played at your best. Any comments on today’s opponents? “They were great, the audience was also very supportive. We certainly made our mistakes but they have been very valid opponents. They were strategically very aggressive. Congratulations to them, […]
Women’s Judo finals: Japanese world champion Takeda Ryoko is on the podium
At the Judo finals, for the women’s 52kg category, here’s what the gold medal winner, the Japanese Takeda Ryoko, told us: Given your excellent experience in the world championships, how was this event for you in particular? “I am very honored to have participated in the Universiade. I was a little nervous, but I was […]
“Facing rivals is not hard but wonderful for us, because here we meet different cultures and people”, says Laura Jimena Aliotti, Argentinian rugby player
“This experience gave us so much. Being here for our first Universiade is very exciting, we have improved and we are now more united as a team and aware of our role. Facing rivals was not so hard but wonderful for us, because here we meet different cultures and people”. Therefore, it is not a […]
Alessio Occhipinti, Silver medal in the Men’s 1500m Freestyle
Piscina Scandone: the Italian swimmer places second on the podium after a splendid race, following Swedish athlete Johansson, who won gold outdistancing the other opponents. This was a great race for you, you fought until the end and achieved an extraordinary result. You held out until 1000 metres as you slowly caught up to the […]
Water polo legend Kasas enjoys the Italy-Hungary match: “Naples is like a second home”
Legend Tamas Kasas, one of the strongest athletes in the history of water polo, was also in Caserta to witness the victory of the Italian “Settebello” team against Hungary: a three time Olympic champion with his Country’s national team, the life of the Hungarian ace has always been bound to Naples, as he competed for […]