Tag: universiade

11 JUL

“I am happy with silver”, the satisfaction of Egyptian athlete Eissa in Taekwondo

“I have lost the Men’s 80 kg final at the golden point (an overtime round held when a match finishes in a tie), but I am still happy, because God granted me the silver medal”. Seif Eissa thanks even Allah for the second place on the Taekwondo podium, conquered in the afternoon of July 9th […]

11 JUL

“I could have achieved the 3rd position in the 200 m women’s freestyle”, the disappointment of Caponi

“Many technical mistakes penalised me at the start. Since I had to chase the others I arrived with no energy at the last part of the competition, losing the chance to win the bronze medal”. Linda Caponi, Italian swimmer, recognises the flaws of her performance in the 200 m freestyle finals at Scandone Swimming Pool, […]

11 JUL

“No one has been excluded in this Universiade”, Rosolino welcomes the renovation of Palacasoria, venue for Taekwondo

“It is amazing and exciting to see an abandoned sport venue such as the one in Casoria coming back to life after 10 years: just like in the case of the Scandone swimming pool, now provided with a new pool, and the one in Mostra d’Oltremare. All this is an inspiration to do more and […]

07 JUL

Volleyball, Italian Women’s team advances to quarters. Coach Paglialunga: “We move forward with great enthusiasm”

The Italian women’s team defeats Switzerland with a clear score of 3-0 at the PalaSele, in Eboli, and advances to the quarters, where they will compete against Brazil. The match will take place on Tuesday, 7:30 pm, at Nocera’s PalaCoscioni.   Coach Paglialunga, do you think the team felt more relaxed against Switzerland? “After a […]