The World Championships kick off on August 30 in Poland and five Verona players are in it: middle blockers Anzani and Zingel, and spikers Sander, Deroo and White. Anzani’s Italy, Sander’s USA and Deroo’s Belgium will all be in Group D with France, Iran and Puerto Rico. As for the Australians Zingel and White, they were drawn in Group A with Argentina, Cameroun, Poland, Serbian and Venezuela. Anzani and Italy will be the first in action on Sunday 31 against Iran.