The world of volleyball is in mourning: Stefania Corna, former Italian player and director of Serie A, has died at the age of 35

Deep mourning in the world of Italian volleyball for the premature death of Stefania Corna. The former setter from Bergamo passed away at just 35 years old after a long battle with a serious illness.

Raised in the youth ranks of Foppapedretti Bergamo, Corna has built a solid career in the top national volleyball championships. Between 2005 and 2007 he played for Club Italia, and then wore the shirts of numerous Serie A clubs including Milan, Pavia, Parma, Giaveno, Casalmaggiore, Montichiari and Scandicci. His last competitive parenthesis dates back to 2017 among the ranks of Cutrofano.

The successes in Azzurro

In the blue jersey Stefania Corna stood out at a very young age on the international scene, becoming European champion twice with the Junior National team in 2006 and 2008. Her debut with the senior national team came on 7 June 2011 during the Montreux Volley Masters in the match against Cuba.

The condolences of FIPAV and the clubs

The news of his passing caused deep emotion throughout the volleyball movement.

In an official note, the Italian Volleyball Federation expressed its sorrow: “The President Giuseppe Manfredi, the vice-presidents Elio Sità and Massimo Sala, the General Secretary Stefano Bellotti, the Federal Council and the entire FIPAV join in the grief of Stefania’s family, sending heartfelt condolences”.

“There is news that we would never want to have to tell. Savino Del Bene Volley mourns the untimely death of Stefania Corna – writes Savino Del Bene Volley Scandicci – News that profoundly affects the entire world of volleyball and also our family. We extend our affection towards her family, her loved ones and all the people who shared a piece of life and on the pitch with Stefania. Bye Stefania, you will always be part of our story too”.

Stefania Corna’s funeral will be held on Friday 9 October at 10:00 am at the Church of San Giorgio Martire in Boltiere, in the province of Bergamo.