Middleblocker Rocco Barone will be amongst the players selected to take part in the 16th edition of the Mediterranean games, which will take place in the Abruzzo region from the 26th of June to the 5th of July. His first game with the Italy B team will be on the 29th of June at 5.30pm against Slovenia in Chieti. The next day, Italy will face France.

“I really want to thank chairman Callipo and the club. They gave me my chance at the highest level and if I am here ready to fight for something this important, it’s thanks to them who have always believed in me” declared Barone.