italian volleyball player Julia Ituma18, was found dead this Thursday in Istanbul, Turkey, after falling from the window of a concentration hotel where she was staying with her colleagues from Igor Gorgonzola Novara play in the quarter-finals of the Champions League.
The Turkish police in charge of the investigation did not provide an official version of what happened, but according to Italian and Turkish media, the 18-year-old teenager could have committed suicide.
This was announced on Thursday by the Italian club.
Igor Volleybol with deep sorrow and emotions announces the untimely death of the Italian volleyball player Yulia Ituma. Apparently, the tragedy occurred early in the morning and the Turkish police are investigating the dynamics of the incident.
The organization expressed “its condolences and its participation in the pain of the family and loved ones of Yulia. The club and all its members, heartbroken by the loss, will maintain a respectful silence on this matter.”
Born in Milan in 2004, Ituma has worked in the opposite position, presenting herself as one of the great hopes of Italian volleyball and as the successor to her compatriot Paola Egono, the nation’s greatest representative.
Here is one memorable volleyball moment from Julia Ituma. Yuliya’s kick was so strong that during the 2021 U18 World Cup, the ball bounced off the blockers and hit the ceiling, knocking out a gym lamp. pic.twitter.com/zTcAy1LLM7
— Volleytrails (@volleytrails) April 13, 2023
It was his first season at Igor Novara. He previously played for Club Italia.
The player has had an extensive track record with Italy’s lower divisions, including a gold medal at the 2021 U-20 World Cup, a European gold medal in 2022 with the U-19 team, and another gold medal at the Youth Olympics. Games.
Ci ha lasciati Julia Ituma, promessa azzurra della pallavolo.
The sports world is in mourning.👉 https://t.co/wKrh4Oo471 pic.twitter.com/vxSo2Wi21U
— KONY (@Conynews) April 13, 2023
The Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs is “following with great attention the sad story of a very young volleyball player, Giulia Ituma.”
government agency, he explained.
The Consulate General has taken immediate action towards Iulia’s relatives, for whom it is providing maximum assistance, while ensuring constant communication with the team and its sports director, as well as with the Italian Volleyball Federation and local authorities.
The Italian Volleyball Federation, for its part, announced a minute of silence in all matches played from Thursday to Sunday in memory of the deceased.
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(According to information from EFE)
Source: Aristegui Noticias

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