China, Poland win first golds as Athletics start

Konrad Bukowiecki continues Polish tradition with Shot Put record   NAPOLI, 8 July – If Konrad Bukowiecki’s effort in the fifth round of the men’s shot-put competition is any indication, athletics action at the Napoli 2019 Summer Universiade will be a cracker. At the imposing Stadio San Paolo,...

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South Africa take two golds as USA and Russia also claim victories

NAPOLI, 8 July - Swimming continued this evening at Piscina Scandone, and it was several familiar faces who were simply adding to their medal tallies for Napoli 2019. In a busy night of action, South Africa’s Tatjana Schoenmaker and Tayla Lovemore claimed gold in the two women’s finals, with...

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Carlotta Ferlito wins popular gold as artistic gymnastics close

On the final day of artistic gymnastics at Napoli 2019, Japan's goldrush was halted somewhat in the apparatus finals   NAPOLI, 7 July – On the final day of artistic gymnastics at Napoli 2019, a full capacity-crowd cheered on as the apparatus finals were contested. After a virtual goldrush for...

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Double gold for Japan in Rugby Sevens

Already 21-7 up at halftime, Japan didn't stop there and ran over five tries to take the rugby sevens women's title at the 30th Summer Universiade NAPOLI, 7 July - The Rugby Sevens came to a close this evening after three days of competition, with Japan taking gold in both the men’s and...

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Italy's women triumph in foil fencing

Cipressa stars as hosts claim 5th gold of the Universiade with win over Russia SALERNO, July 8 - Italy fended off a late rally to beat Russia 45-38 and triumph in the women's foil fencing team event at the Universiade on Monday. Erica Cipressa, who won gold in the individual event, put the...

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