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Andrea Sartoretti (actor)
Andrea Sartoretti (born 19 June 1971) is an Italian former volleyball player. Biography Born at Perugia, Sartoretti debuted in the Italian Serie in 1991, winning the Award as best Under 23 player. A 1.94 cm athlete, he usually played opposite hitter. Sartoretti was known for his powerful serve, which gained him the nickname of ''Sartorace''. Sartoretti won one Italian Serie A1 national title in 1997, with Pallavolo Modena. He also won three CEV Champions Leagues and two European Supercups in his stay at Messaggero Ravenna (1991–1996). Sartoretti earned his first cap for Italy men's national volleyball team, Italy national team in 1993. He won four Volleyball World League, World Leagues (two times declared MVP), two Men's European Volleyball Championship, European (2001 and 2003) and a FIVB Volleyball Men's World Championship, World (1998) titles. He has won two silver medals and a bronze medal in three Olympic Games between 1996 Summer Olympics, 1996 and 2004 Summer Ol ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Perugia
Perugia ( , ; ; ) is the capital city of Umbria in central Italy, crossed by the River Tiber. The city is located about north of Rome and southeast of Florence. It covers a high hilltop and part of the valleys around the area. It has 162,467 inhabitants as of 2025. The history of Perugia goes back to the Etruscan period; Perugia was one of the main Etruscan cities. The city is also known as a university town, with the University of Perugia founded in 1308, the University for Foreigners Perugia, University for Foreigners, and some smaller colleges such as the Academy of Fine Arts "Pietro Vannucci" () public athenaeum founded in 1573, the Perugia University Institute of Linguistic Mediation for translators and interpreters, the Music Conservatory of Perugia, founded in 1788, and other institutes. Perugia is also a well-known cultural and artistic centre of Italy. The city hosts multiple annual festivals and events, e.g., former Eurochocolate Festival (October), now in Bastia U ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Volleyball World League
The FIVB Volleyball World League was an annual international men's volleyball competition. Created in 1990, it was the longest and richest of all the international events organized by the Fédération Internationale de Volleyball (FIVB). The women's version of the competition was called FIVB Volleyball World Grand Prix. This event should not be confused with the other international volleyball competitions, the FIVB Men's Volleyball World Championship, World Championship, the FIVB Volleyball Men's World Cup, World Cup and the FIVB Volleyball World Grand Champions Cup, World Grand Champions Cup. From 2018, the World League and World Grand Prix was replaced by the FIVB Volleyball Men's Nations League, men's and FIVB Volleyball Women's Nations League, women's Nations League and FIVB Volleyball Men's Challenger Cup, men's and FIVB Volleyball Women's Challenger Cup, women's Challenger Cup. History Origins The World League was created in 1990 as part of the intensive marketing progr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Order Of Merit Of The Italian Republic
The Order of Merit of the Italian Republic () is the most senior Italian order of merit. It was established in 1951 by the second President of Italy, President of the Italian Republic, Luigi Einaudi. The highest-ranking honour of the Republic, it is awarded for "merit acquired by the nation" in the fields of science, literature, arts, economy, public service, and social, philanthropic and humanitarian activities and for long and conspicuous service in civilian and military careers. The post-nominal letters for the order are OMRI. The order effectively replaced national orders such as the Civil Order of Savoy (1831), the Order of the Crown of Italy (1868), the Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus (1572) and the Supreme Order of the Most Holy Annunciation (1362). Grades Investiture takes place twice a year – on 2 June, the anniversary of the 1946 Italian institutional referendum, foundation of the Republic, and on 27 December, the anniversary of the promulgation of the Cons ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cavaliere OMRI BAR
The Italian honours system is a means to reward achievements or service to the Italian Republic, formerly the Kingdom of Italy, including the Italian Social Republic. Orders of chivalry Italian Republic There are five orders of knighthood awarded in recognition of service to the Italian Republic. Below these sit a number of other decorations, associated and otherwise, that do not confer knighthoods. The degrees of knighthood, not all of which apply to all orders, are Knight (''Cavaliere'' abbreviated ''Cav.''), Officer (''Ufficiale'' abbreviated ''Uff.''), Commander (''Commendatore'' abbr. ''Comm.''), Grand Officer (''Grand'Ufficiale'', abbr. ''Gr. Uff.''), Knight Grand Cross (''Cavaliere di Gran Croce'', abbr. ''Cav. Gr. Croce'') and Knight Grand Cross with cordon (''Cavaliere di Gran Croce con cordone''). Italian citizens may not use within the territory of the Republic honours or distinctions conferred on them by non-national orders or foreign states, unless authori ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2004 FIVB World League
The 2004 FIVB Volleyball World League was the 15th edition of the annual men's international volleyball tournament, played by 12 countries from 4 June to 18 July 2004. The Final Round was held in Rome, Italy. Pools composition Intercontinental round *The Final Round hosts Italy, the winners of each pool and a wild card chosen by the FIVB will qualify for the Final Round. If Italy are ranked first in Pool C, the team ranked second of Pool C will qualify for the Final Round. Pool A Pool B Pool C Final round *Venue: PalaLottomatica, Rome, Italy *All times are Central European Summer Time ( UTC+02:00). First final round Final four Semifinals 3rd place match Final Final standing Awards *Best scorer (most valuable player) *: Andrea Sartoretti *Best spiker *: Samuele Papi *Best blocker *: Luigi Mastrangelo *Best server *: Matey Kaziyski References External lin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Volleyball At The 2004 Summer Olympics – Men's Tournament
The men's tournament in volleyball at the 2004 Summer Olympics was the 11th edition of the event at the Summer Olympics, organized by the world's governing body, the FIVB in conjunction with the IOC. It was held in Athens, Greece from 15 to 29 August 2004. Competition schedule Qualification * The Asian Qualifier was combined with the 2nd World Qualifier. The first place team of the tournament qualified as the 2nd World Qualifier winners, while the best Asian team except the 2nd World Qualifier winners qualified as the Asian Qualifier winners. Pools composition Teams were seeded following the serpentine system according to their FIVB World Ranking as of January 2004. FIVB reserved the right to seed the hosts as head of pool A regardless of the World Ranking. Rankings are shown in brackets except the hosts. Rosters Venue Preliminary round *All times are Eastern European Summer Time ( UTC+03:00). *The top four teams in each pool qualified for the quarterfinals. P ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2003 Men's European Volleyball Championship
The 2003 Men's European Volleyball Championship was the 23rd edition of the event, organized by Europe's governing volleyball body, the Confédération Européenne de Volleyball. It was hosted in Berlin, Germany from September 5 to September 14, 2003. Qualification The first five from the 2001 edition of the Men's European Volleyball Championship — Serbia & Montenegro, Italy, Czech Republic, Russia, and Poland — plus hosts Germany were automatically qualified. The four group winners qualified, and the two best numbers two. Teams ;Group A * * * * * * ;Group B * * * * * * Preliminary round Group A Group B Final round ---- ---- Final ranking Awards *Most valuable player *: *Best scorer *: *Best spiker *: *Best blocker *: *Best server *: *Best receiver *: *Best setter *: *Best digger *: References CEV ResultsCzech Results {{Portal bar, Volleyball, Germany, Europe, Sports Men's European Volleyball Championships E Men's European Volleyba ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2000 FIVB World League
The 2000 FIVB Volleyball World League was the 11th edition of the annual men's international volleyball tournament, played by 12 countries from 26 May to 16 July 2000. The Final Round was held in Rotterdam, Netherlands. Pools composition Intercontinental round Pool A Pool B Pool C Final round *Venue: Rotterdam Ahoy, Rotterdam, Netherlands Pool play Finals 3rd place match Final Final standing Awards *Most valuable player ** Andrea Sartoretti *Best server ** Goran Vujević *Best spiker ** Guido Görtzen *Best blocker ** Martin van der Horst External links2000 World League Results {{DEFAULTSORT:Fivb World League 2000 |
Trento (volleyball)
Trento ( ; Ladin and ; ; ; ; or ; ), also known in English as Trent, is a city on the Adige River in Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol in Italy. It is the capital of the autonomous province of Trento. In the 16th century, the city was the location of the Council of Trent. It was part of Austria and Austria-Hungary before it was annexed by Italy in 1919. With 118,142 inhabitants (2022), Trento is the third largest city in the Alps and second largest in the historical region of Tyrol. Trento is an educational, scientific, financial and political centre in Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol, in Tyrol and Northern Italy in general. The city contains a picturesque Medieval and Renaissance historic centre, with ancient buildings such as Trento Cathedral and the Castello del Buonconsiglio. Together with other Alpine towns Trento engages in the Alpine Town of the Year Association for the implementation of the Alpine Convention to achieve sustainable development in the Alpine Arc. Trento wa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Piedmonte Volley Cuneo
Piemonte Volley, known for sponsorship reasons as Bre Banca Lannutti Cuneo, was an Italian professional volleyball club based in Cuneo. The club was founded in 1958 under the name of Cuneo Volley Ball Club and renamed Piemonte Volley in 2001, after the acquisition of glorious but long-ailing CUS Torino Pallavolo. Famous players * Nikola Grbić * Vladimir Grbić * Andrea Anastasi * Michele Baranowicz * Michał Łasko * Gabriele Maruotti * Giba * Vladimir Nikolov * Tsvetan Sokolov * Javier González * Hubert Henno * Earvin N'Gapeth * Antonin Rouzier * Guillaume Samica * Oleg Antonov * Ruslan Olikhver * Aleksandr Volkov * Emanuel Kohut * Rafael Pascual * Wout Wijsmans * Lyubomir Ganev Achievements * Italian Volleyball League: 1 * Italian Volleyball Cup: 4 * Italian Volleyball SuperCup: 3 * CEV Cup Winner's Cup: 2 * CEV Cup The CEV Cup is the second tier official competition for men's Volleyball clubs of Europe. The competition takes place every year. Unt ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Montichiari (volleyball)
Acqua Paradiso Monza Brianza is a professional volleyball team of Pallavolo Gabeca (till 2009 Acqua Paradiso Gabeca Montichiari), based in Monza, Italy. It plays in Italian Volleyball League. It was born in Carpenedolo in 1975. In the next season (2011–12) will play the CEV Cup. Achievements *CEV Cup Winners' Cup: 2 Team 2011/12 # Tsimafei Zhukouski # Luciano De Cecco # Facundo Conte # Simone Buti # Konstantin Shumov # Marcello Forni # Carlo Mor # Miloš Nikić # Sean Rooney # Marco Molteni # Mauro Gavotto # Nicolas Roumeliotis # Salvatore Rossini # Edoardo Ciabattini # Tamas Kaszap Notable former players * Lorenzo Bernardi * Marcello Forni * Ferdinando De Giorgi * Marco Meoni * Marco Molteni * Francesco Dall'Olio * Alessandro Paparoni * Michele Pasinato * Damiano Pippi * Andrea Sartoretti * Cristian Savani * Luciano De Cecco * Facundo Conte * Mauricio Lima * Marcelo Negrão * Plamen Kostantinov * Ventceslav Simeonov * Osvaldo Hernández * Rafael Pasc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Panini Modena
Modena Volley is a professional volleyball team based in Modena, Italy. It has played in the highest level of the Italian Volleyball League without interruption since 1968. It is the most successful Italian club, having won both the national league and the national cup twelve times each. The club is one of the most prominent and prestigious in Europe too, having won thirteen European trophies including four CEV Champions League. Achievements * CEV Champions League *: (x4) 1989–90 CEV Champions League, 1990, 1995–96 CEV Champions League, 1996, 1996–97 CEV Champions League, 1997, 1997–98 CEV Champions League, 1998 *: (x4) 1986–87 CEV Champions League, 1987, 1987–88 CEV Champions League, 1988, 1988–89 CEV Champions League, 1989, 2002–03 CEV Champions League, 2003 *: (x1) 1990–91 CEV Champions League, 1991 * CEV Cup *: (x4) 1980, 1986, 1995, 2022–23 CEV Cup, 2023 *: (x1) 2006–07 Men's CEV Cup, 2007 * CEV Challenge Cup *: (x5) 1983, 1984, 1985, 2004, 2007� ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
