The Italian women’s team won their maiden Volleyball Nations League title after defeating Brazil 3-0 in the final in Ankara on Sunday.
The reigning European champions hammered out a 25-23, 25-22, 25-22 victory over Brazil and left the South Americans with a third consecutive VNL silver medal.
Earlier on Sunday, Serbia made their first-ever VNL podium after winning the bronze medal match, also in straight sets.
The reigning world champions bounced back from their semi-final loss to Brazil on Saturday and claimed a hard-fought 3-0 (27-25, 25-17, 26-24) victory over hosts Turkey.
Italian opposite Paola Egonu once again led…