Overview
- Italy's women completed a 6-0 run at the Dutch Tournament in Assen, dropping only four sets across the event and claiming the title.
- Sunday wins over the United States (3-0, 25-21, 25-18, 25-13) and Poland (3-0, 25-8, 25-10, 25-12) secured the tournament for the Italian women.
- Several players stood out for Italy with Ceccatelli, Cirelli and Battaglia all scoring double figures against the U.S. and Marina Cirelli recording 20 points versus Canada.
- The Italy men's team lost to Poland and the United States in straight sets at Assen, later beating Estonia but finishing eighth and now turning preparation toward the European B Championship in Liberec.
- Coaches said the women's technical and tactical changes have increased team responsibility and cohesion, and the squad will use this win as final preparation ahead of next month's World Championship in Hangzhou.