Gianluca Galassi and Domenico Pace, fresh from their triumph at the 2025 World Championships in the Philippines, were received, along with the Italian men’s and women’s national teams, by President of the Republic Sergio Mattarella.
It was a deeply meaningful meeting, once again confirming the Head of State’s support and appreciation for volleyball and Italian sport more generally.
The Italian men and women, accompanied by their respective staffs, CONI President Luciano Buonfiglio, General Secretary Carlo Mornati, and Federal President Giuseppe Manfredi, were welcomed by the Head of State in the Salone delle Feste of the Quirinale Palace. Also present in the audience was Minister for Sport and Youth Andrea Abodi.
After Simone Anzani’s speech, the gifts were presented to the Head of State. Anna Danesi, together with Simone Anzani, donated to President Mattarella, among other things, the medals they won at the World Championships.
