Libero Lorenzo Antonio Basso, born in 2008 and player of the youth sector of Gas Sales Bluenergy Piacenza, engaged with the Under 17 national team in Bulgaria, won the gold medal at the World Championship in the category.
In the final played in Sofia, the Italian national team, led by Professor Luca Leoni, came from behind to beat Argentina 3-2 (23-25, 17-25, 25-22, 33-31, 15-9). A fully deserved gold medal for the Italians, who in this edition of the continental event have completed a practically clear path, made up of seven victories in as many matches played.
Another test of character for the very young Italian national team, who were down two sets and had the strength to react and through play accomplished the feat and the incredible comeback from 0-2 to the final 3-2.
A year ago, in this category, Italy also won the gold medal at the European Championships played in Montenegro.
China Taipei took the third step of the podium after beating Spain in a tie-break (25-17, 16-25, 25-23, 21-25, 15-12).
The young Italians arrived at the final after finishing first in the Pool, beating Cuba 3-1, Puerto Rico 3-0 and Argentina 3-1. In the round of 16 the Italians then beat Mexico 3-0, in the quarter-finals they beat Iran 3-2 and finally in the semi-final they beat China Taipei 3-0 (25-18, 26-24, 25-18).
