Overview

• Volley Modena femminile, newly promoted to Serie B1, was refused use of PalaPanini by Modena Volley maschile citing existing commitments and scheduling constraints.
• Mauro Fabris labeled the denial “patriarchal” and has formally requested a meeting with the mayor of Modena to secure access for the women’s club.
• Christian Storci of Modena Volley emphasized the club’s commitment to women’s volleyball and said it is finalizing the acquisition of a Serie B1 license for a future women’s team.
• Modena Volley plans to establish a proprietary women’s squad at PalaPanini to ensure a coherent calendar and sustainable development pathway.
• The dispute underscores broader challenges in resource allocation for women’s sports as Lega Volley Femminile moves in to mediate the conflict.