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Polish setter Joanna Wołosz wins eighth Italian Super Cup with Conegliano

Imoco Conegliano claimed the Italian Women's Volleyball Super Cup for the ninth time, beating Scandicci 3-1 in Bari.

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Prosecco DOC A. Carraro Imoco Conegliano captured the Italian Women’s Volleyball Super Cup on Saturday, defeating Savino Del Bene Scandicci 3-1 in Bari to claim the first trophy of the season. The victory marks the club’s ninth Super Cup title and the eighth won with Polish setter Joanna Wołosz on the squad, according to Polsat Sport.

The match proved to be a closely contested affair from the opening serve. Scandicci took the first set 25-23, but Conegliano responded emphatically in the second, dominating 25-18. The final two sets both went to the wire, with tight play forcing extra points. Conegliano showed their championship mettle by edging both sets 26-24 to seal the victory.

Swedish attacker Isabelle Haak, fresh from her stellar performances at the recent European Championships, continued her impressive form to earn the MVP award. She racked up 28 points for Conegliano, including 25 successful attacks, two aces and one block. Ting Zhu contributed 17 points, Sarah Fahr added 14, and Gabi scored 10. Wołosz registered two points from an attack and a block. For the losing side, Kiera Van Ryk led Scandicci with 27 points.

Ninth title for Conegliano, eighth for Wołosz

The triumph continues an extraordinary run of Super Cup success for Imoco Volley Conegliano, which has now won the trophy in 2016, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2026. Wołosz has been part of eight of those victories, cementing her status as one of the most decorated players in the club’s history.

The win also represents a measure of revenge for Conegliano, who regained the silverware they lost last year following a 2-3 defeat to Vero Volley Milano in the 2025 final. The club has re-established its dominance in the season’s opening competition, sending a strong message to rivals in Italian volleyball.

What this means for Poles in the UK

Joanna Wołosz continues to fly the flag for Polish volleyball on the international club scene, adding yet another trophy to her impressive collection with one of Europe’s top teams. For Poles in Britain following volleyball, Wołosz remains a prominent ambassador for the sport, competing at the highest level in Italy’s Serie A1, widely considered one of the strongest women’s volleyball leagues in the world.

Polish fans can follow Conegliano’s progress throughout the season as they compete for further honours in the Italian league, the Italian Cup and European competitions. The club’s continued success with Wołosz at setter demonstrates the calibre of Polish talent competing abroad and provides inspiration for young Polish players in the UK looking to pursue volleyball at elite level.

The Super Cup victory serves as an early-season statement of intent from Conegliano as they seek to defend their domestic and European titles. Wołosz and her teammates will now turn their attention to the regular season and upcoming Champions League fixtures, where they will face Europe’s best clubs.

Source: Polsat Sport. Written by the newsroom with the help of AI tools, based on the source reporting. Editorial standards