The gold is the Italy's first in volleyball, men's or women's. Despite six Olympic medals for the men's team, this is the first time an Italian team has climbed the mountain all the way to the top.

The encouragement worked. As Andreoli nailed her final tumbling run, she was overcome with emotion knowing she had just secured Italy's first Olympic team medal since 1928, a silver. "Oh my god, did I ...

Follow the Olympics on BBC Sport. Available to UK users only. Italy dominate USA to win volleyball ... scenes with Hodgkinson Watch: At home with Team GB's Hannah Scott. Video, 00:02:25Watch ...

Italy's Bolzano is leading the way for the nation in helping to bolster their senior national team ahead of the 2026 Olympic Games. Italy has one team that competes internationally, EV Bolzano ...

Even as they line up a possible alternative, Italy's Olympic organizers are "incredibly ... for Milan-Cortina and what's best for athletes, Team USA and others." She said while the USOPC is ...