Women’s basketball team from Portugal rises on the third step of the podium in the bronze finals at Palabarbuto

“The secret of our victory at the bronze finals? We played defense and put all our energy, heart and talent into this challenge”. Ricardo Vasconcelos, head coach of the Portuguese women’s basketball team which, on July 10th, seized the bronze medal during the final against Japan at Fuorigrotta’s Palabarbuto, has no doubt about it. “The […]

Rugby finals: Japan rules the game with a double gold

July 7th, rugby finals: Japan rules the game by winning a double gold in both men’s and women’s tournaments. The French team seized the bottom spot on the podium for the men’s category, whereas the women’s spot is occupied by the defending champions from Russia. Interview with two of the protagonists. Women’s gold winner: Japan […]

Scandone Swimming pool: USA seizes the gold

With a time of 3:33,02, American athletes Ress, Finnerty, Shebat and Apple conquer first place in the 4x100m medley relay. “We made many sacrifices stealing time from our hobbies to get this level.” Finnerty declares that, to him and his teammates, music is a fundamental tool for concentration before every competition: “We find music relaxing”. […]

Chloe Mustaki Ireland, Captain of Ireland women’s football team after the match against RPD Korea

Interview with Chloe Mustaki,  Captain of Ireland women’s football team after the match against RPD Korea You have done well despite the defeat, but you conceded a lot of goals. What was wrong with the match? “We did not want to stay back. We knew they are a very good team, we played with only […]