Overview

• Italy defeated Turkey 3-2 in Bangkok with set scores of 25-23, 13-25, 26-24, 18-25, 15-8 to regain the world crown for the first time since 2002.
• Paola Egonu delivered decisive plays in the final and previously closed the 15-13 tiebreak in the semifinal against Brazil.
• The semifinal win was Italy’s first over Brazil at a World Championship, pushing the streak to 35 before the title match.
• Alessia Orro and Sarah Fahr coped with ankle problems during the tournament as Velasco rotated effectively to maintain cohesion.
• Brazil beat Japan 3-2 for bronze, and President Sergio Mattarella invited the champions to a reception at the Quirinale.