Italy stunned hosts Serbia in the final of the Women’s EuroVolley as they came from behind to clinch the title at the Štark Arena in Belgrade. Serbia had won the last two editions of the tournament, and beat Italy in straight sets in the quarter-finals at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.

The defending champions also took the first set 26-24, but the Italians delivered a sensational performance in the rest of the final to clinch their third Women’s EuroVolley title and their first since 2009. Italy took the second set 25-22, before 25-19 and 25-11 wins in the third and fourth saw them earn gold. Paola Egonu of Italy top scored in the final with 29 points, and was later named the most valuable player of the competition.