The sex symbol of Italian women's volleyball with another international recognition

Francesca Piccinini, the long-time captain of the Italian women's national volleyball team, has officially been inducted into the Volleyball Hall of Fame in Holyoke, according to the authoritative Italian websitevolleyball.it. The beauty will be the main star during this year's induction ceremony for the Class of 2025, scheduled for October 18, 2025, in the American city of Holyoke, Massachusetts – the symbolic city and cradle of volleyball.

Piccinini is the only representative from Italy this year in the group, which includes 9 global volleyball figures who have marked the sport's history forever. The elite company includes Olympic champions, beach volleyball icons, coaches, managers, and referees.

Here are some of the glamorous Italian's enormous national successes: 4 Olympic appearances with the "Squadra Azzurra" team, and her biggest triumph is undoubtedly the World Cup won with the country in 2002. In her club career, she boasts 7 Champions League titles and dozens of individual awards. A volleyball journey, strewn with successes in Italy, Europe, and the world, which made her a bright symbol of world volleyball and one of the most beloved volleyball players.

The induction of the Class of 2025 into the Hall of Fame will be marked by a special ceremony that will gather athletes and personalities from around the world. Among the most famous names are Kent Steffes and Laura Ludwig – Olympic beach volleyball champions, the legendary Serbian opposite Ivan Miljković, the Peruvian setter Rosa Garcia Rivas, the Bulgarian Dimitar Karov, the German coach Jürgen Wagner, the Australian manager Barry Kuzner – ParaVolley, as well as the Argentinian referee Guillermo Paredes.

For Italy, of course, this will be the night of the great Francesca Piccinini – the beauty who conquered world volleyball and remains in its eternity!