Middle blocker Francesco Comparoni, a new signing from Gas Sales Bluenergy Volley Piacenza, is among the 12 players called up by Technical Director and Head Coach Vincenzo Fanizza to participate in the FISU World University Games, scheduled for July 16-27 in Germany.

The Italian team, who met yesterday in Rome, will depart today, July 14, from Fiumicino Airport for Berlin, where they will play.

Below is the list of the 12 athletes called up for the FISU World University Games:

Tommaso Barotto, Mattia Boninfante, Damiano Catania, Nicola Cianciotta, Francesco Comparoni, Federico Crosato, Alessandro Fanizza, Tommaso Guzzo, Giulio Magalini, Mattia Orioli, Francesco Sani, and Andrea Truocchio.

The staff: Vincenzo Fanizza (1st coach), Saverio Di Lascio (Assistant coach), Pascal Laricchiuta (Physiotherapist), Alex Boncompagni (Doctor), Daniele De Ceglia (Athletic Trainer), Loris Palermo (Scoutman), Laca Mares (Team Manager).