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Today's action in Lonato... Mixed Junior Team Trap Gold: Czech Republic 2 (Zina Hrdlickova & Fabio Beccari) Silver: Italy 2 (Gaia Ragazzini & Matteo Marongiu) Bronze: Bulgaria (Selin Ali & Ivan Georgiev) Mixed Team Trap Gold: Australia 2 (Laetisha Scanlan & James Willett) Silver: Russia 2 (Iuliia Saveleva & Maksim Smykov) Bronze: Australia 1 (Penny Smith & Thomas Derek Grice)

Oh, yes...that time she threw silver and bronze away at the shoot-off, missing already the second target... I remember well that competition, with Jessica Rossi dominating as nobody has ever done before and after that circumstance...

no, she wasn't in any sort of shoot-off in the final...she was not even close to 3rd place from the beginning, tbh...she was already 4 hits behind Galvez when the elimination series began (after 25 targets)...she was lucky to end up in 4th place rather than 5th or 6th... but it's true that she won the qualification round with 121/125...

Today's medals... Figure Skating, Women's Compulsory Figures Gold: Chiara Trentini Silver: Elettra Signorini Bronze: Elena Donadelli Full Results http://www.worldskate.org/wrg2019/results-wrg2019/category/610-figure.html?download=3547:2019-07-03-wrg-artistic-result-senior-ladies-figures Figure Skating, Men's Compulsory Figures Gold: Davide Arminchiardi Silver: Felipe Augusto Werle Bronze: Aaron Wunder Full Results http://www.worldskate.org/wrg2019/results-wrg2019/category/610-figure.html?download=3540:2019-07-03-wrg-artistic-result-senior-mens-figures Inline Figure Skating, Women's Junior Competition Gold: Anna Semisynova Silver: Josefina Delgado Bronze: Manuela Ruiz Full Results http://www.worldskate.org/wrg2019/results-wrg2019/category/616-inline-skating-results.html?download=3541:3-7-2019-final-free-skating-ladies-juniores Inline Figure Skating, Men's Junior Competition Gold: Abhijith Amal Raj Silver: Fan Yung-Chen Bronze: Liao Yen-Wei Full Results http://www.worldskate.org/wrg2019/results-wrg2019/category/616-inline-skating-results.html?download=3542:3-7-2019-final-free-skating-men-juniores

Women's Individual Junior Trap Gold: Selin Ali Silver: Tatiana Saranskaia Bronze: Zina Hrdlickova Men's Individual Junior Trap Gold: Leonardo Lustoza Silver: Matias Koivu Bronze: Renè Macek Women's Individual Trap Gold: Ashley Carroll Silver: Xiaojing Wang Bronze: Fatima Galvez Men's Individual Trap Gold: Matthew John Coward-Holley Silver: Mauro De Filippis Bronze: Khaled Almudhaf

back later for the Trap individual results...

No direct Olympic Quota available here... but a lot of points for the World Ranking that will count for the last Quota available next year... so, here the first medallists from this championship... Women's Team Junior Trap Gold: United States Silver: Italy Bronze: China Men's Team Junior Trap Gold: Italy Silver: Finland Bronze: United States Women's Team Trap Gold: United States Silver: Russia Bronze: Italy Men's Team Trap Gold: Italy Silver: Kuwait Bronze: Great Britain

a dream not to become true, I fear... it didn't even happen in Rio...

It's called propaganda...they let you see what they want you to see... In Afghanistan there are still only a very few girls able to come out of their homes and go to school (and risking their lives and those of their families because of that)...and only in Kaboul, because if you go to Kandahar (Taliban's cradle) or in all the small villages outside the Capital, that's just a dream, rather than the daily reality... please, don't get fooled by a few sons of the richest people in that Country that can do whatever they want in their backyards...skateboarding is not something you can normally do over there...

Fencing CPE American Championships 2019, Final Medal Table USA, 10 / 3 / 2 VEN, 1 / 2 / 0 CUB, 1 / 0 / 1 CAN, 0 / 5 / 5 BRA, 0 / 2 / 2 ARG, 0 / 0 / 5 CHI, 0 / 0 / 1 MEX, 0 / 0 / 1 PER, 0 / 0 / 1

Men's Team Epee Final Results Gold: Cuba Silver: United States Bronze: Argentina Semifinals: USA b. Canada 45-39 Cuba b. Argentina 45-39 Bronze Medal Match: Argentina b. Canada 42-37 Gold Medal Match: Cuba b. USA 45-38  Here is the Full Final Ranking (and Results) from Today's competition: https://fie.org/competitions/2019/804

Women's Team Sabre Final Results Gold: United States Silver: Canada Bronze: Mexico Semifinals: USA b. Mexico 45-42 Canada b. Venezuela 45-38 Bronze Medal Match: Mexico b. Venezuela 45-36 Gold Medal Match: USA b. Canada 45-34  Here is the Full Final Ranking (and Results) from Today's competition: https://fie.org/competitions/2019/807

Figure Skating, Women's Junior Compulsory Figures Gold: Gioia Belloni Silver: Sara Behlen Bronze: Alessia Donadelli Full Results http://www.worldskate.org/wrg2019/results-wrg2019/category/610-figure.html?download=3535:2019-07-02-wrg-artistic-result-junior-ladies-figures

yeah...I feel sorry for her... by the way, it looks that tonight ITA are playing the role of Turkey... well, not such a disaster, but still we're losing badly against our arch-rivals from the Netherlands (the current score is 6-1 for them after 5 innings)... p.s. I've never seen such a poor streaming (not in terms of pictures quality, but how cameras are positioned, the speaker...it's so frustrating)...

and when the going gets tough, Italy disappear... the dream is over...and just another Olympic qualification is missed...

the preliminary stage is over... and everything went according to plan: ITA, NED, CZE and GBR won the 4 groups without losing a single match... as expected, in a competition open basically to every team in Europe without a real qualification process, there have been a lot of blowouts, with Italy setting a new record against Turkey...we won that match by a score of 41-0 in only 3 innings! now it's time for the second stage, when some interesting matchups will be finally played, starting with the most classic match people can find in Europe, ITA vs NED (playing right now -the game has just begun)... Live Streaming, here: https://www.meridix.com/event/153349

ITA and RUS still tied after the 1st quarter... and we scored 17 points! which normally is what we do in the entire first half...

First medals awarded at the WRG19... Figure Skating, Men's Junior Compulsory Figures Gold: Mirco Schiavoni Silver: Luca Innocenti Bronze: Facundo Fina Full Results http://www.worldskate.org/wrg2019/results-wrg2019/category/610-figure.html?download=3526:result-junior-mens-figures

I'd really like her to make the podium, but as of the latest results, I think Pamela Rosa is the girl with the highest hopes for Brazil in the women's Street Skateboarding... I agree on Barros and I think Hoefler has really good chances in the men's Street event... however, 3 medals for Brazil in Skateboarding should be the minimum to be satisfied with...you can get even more...

Australia men win FIH Pro League and reclaim top spot in world rankings A sell-out crowd at Amsterdam’s Wagener Stadium was on hand to watch Australia become the first ever men’s winners of the FIH Pro League, defeating world champions Belgium 3-2 in a breathtaking final on Sunday (30 June 2019) First half goals from Trent Mitton, Flynn Ogilvie and Blake Govers proved to be just enough for the Kookaburras, with late strikes from Loick Luypaert and Alexander Hendrickx setting up a thrilling finish but not quite enough for the brilliant Belgians. It was a fitting finish to a wonderful FIH Pro League Grand Final event in Amsterdam, bringing the curtain down on six months of top class international hockey played across the globe. As well as winning the FIH Pro League, Australia have reclaimed their place at the top of the FIH World Rankings, which have been updated and can be found here. The next rankings update will take place on 8 September 2019, following the completion of the Continental Championships. The Kookaburras also took a trio of individual awards, with midfielder Aran Zalewski was named Best Player of the FIH Pro League, striker Blake Govers finishing as the Hero Top Scorer (12 goals) and Tyler Lovell taking the Volvo Best Goalkeeper of the FIH Pro Grand Final award. Belgium’s Tom Boon won the Deloitte Best Goal of the FIH Pro League Grand Final event thanks to his stunning solo effort against the Netherlands in the semi-finals on Friday (28 June). Australia were exceptional in the first two quarters of the title match, dominating a Belgium team that lost talismanic defender Arthur Van Doren early in the contest through injury. It was a significant blow for the Red Lions, already missing injured team captain Thomas Briels, who now had to face the regular FIH Pro League table toppers without two of their most influential players. The Kookaburras deservedly took the lead in the ninth minute of the match when Trent Mitton fired home on the turn after Jake Whetton had brilliantly stolen possession from Belgium midfielder Victor Wegnez, a lead that was doubled just before the quarter-time break thanks to Flynn Ogilvie’s backhand rocket-shot. The Red Lions improved in the second quarter and forced two fine saves from Tyler Lovell, but it was the Australians who extended their advantage as Blake Govers scored from the penalty spot after Mitton was fouled by Arthur de Sloover. The world champions came out fighting in the third quarter, winning a succession of penalty corners before finally getting the breakthrough just before the end of the period. Loick Luypaert’s penalty corner drag-flick gave Belgium hope, with Alexander Hendrickx making it 3-2 with a strike three minutes from the end setting up a dramatic finale. However, it was the Australians who prevailed, winning the title and moving back to the top of the FIH Hero World Rankings in the process. “We’ve played plenty of good teams and it’s great to finish on top”, said Australia goalscorer Flynn Ogilvie. “We started off red hot by scoring three goals, which was great, but didn’t finish off too well and they showed their class towards the end. It’s been exciting, every game has been interesting. It’s been a quality competition, as shown by this weekend, which has been top class.” Belgium’s John-John Dohmen said: “I think it was a great second half. We didn’t start really well, Australia were really good tactically and physically in the first half and it was really hard for us. We changed our tactics [in the second half] and started to dominate, but too late at 3-0, it was a bit difficult.” Earlier in the day, home favourites the Netherlands ended their FIH Pro League campaign on a positive note with a 5-3 triumph over Great Britain in a hugely entertaining 3-4 play-off game. The crowd were treated to a thrilling match, with Jeroen Hertzberger putting the Netherlands ahead with a diving deflection in the first quarter before GB’s Zach Wallace restored parity in the second period when he forced home from a goal-mouth scramble. In a remarkable three minute passage of play, the two teams traded four goals with Henry Weir and Phil Roper twice edging the Brits ahead while Hertzberger and Mink van der Weerden pulling the Dutch level on each occasion to send the teams into half time at 3-3. Both sides had chances in the third quarter, but it was the Dutch who moved into a 5-3 lead thanks to a double from striker Mirco Pruijser, who produced superb first time finishes from crosses from the right as the Netherlands took charge charge. Pruijser’s second goal was a cracker, with Mink van der Weerden tearing down the right hand side of the field to receive a huge cross field overhead pass from defence before finding Pruijser who guided a wonderful first time slap into the the bottom left corner. It proved to be an unassailable lead, with the Oranje delighting the home crowd with their success. “I’m pretty happy we got the bronze”, said Netherlands double goal-scorer Jeroen Hertzberger. “At the end of the day it’s not the match we wanted to play, but overall giving this crowd a victory was the only thing we could do. I think we played a fun game, and that was our objective, to have fun today. I did, and I think most of the boys did and we showed some good hockey.” Great Britain goal-scorer Phil Roper said: “We’ve got to go away from this competition with our heads held high. Playing in Holland against Holland, it was a great game. It’s a real shame we couldn’t come away with a medal, but we can look back as know that we have grown so much as a team. We’ve got to push and really start challenging those guys for a medal.” Ahead of the match, Netherlands captain Billy Bakker received a huge cheer from the fans in recognition of his 200th senior international appearance. Keep up to date with all the latest news on the FIH Pro League via the event website and through FIH social media channels - Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. FIH Pro League Grand Final - 30 June 2019 

Wagener Stadium, Amsterdam (NED) 
 Men’s 3-4 Place Play-Off 
Great Britain 3, Netherlands 5 
Player of the Match: Bjorn Kellerman (NED) Umpires: Christian Blasch (GER), Simon Taylor (NZL) and Michelle Meister (GER - video umpire) Final 
Australia 3, Belgium 2 
 Player of the Match: Jake Whetton (AUS) Umpires: Marcin Grochal (POL), Coen van Bunge (NED) and Sarah Wilson (SCO - video umpire) 

Awards 
Deloitte Best Goal of the Grand Final: Tom Boon (BEL) in the semi-final against Netherlands Volvo Goalkeeper of the Grand Final: Tyler Lovell (AUS) Hero Top Scorer: Blake Govers (AUS) Best Player of the FIH Pro League: Aran Zalewski (AUS)

Full Schedule of the WRG19, here: http://www.worldskate.org/wrg2019/schedule.html

Full Results from the WRG19, here: http://www.worldskate.org/wrg2019/results-wrg2019.html

World Roller Games 2019 set to turn Barcelona into world roller sports capital Catalan capital hosts World Championships of 11 roller and skateboarding disciplines starting from 29 June to 14 July More than 4,000 athletes from 81 countries to compete in 128 sports events to be held in 13 venues spread across Barcelona and 4 other cities. The World Roller Games 2019 have been officially presented in the Barcelona City Council just a few days before the competition kicks off. The world’s most important roller and skateboarding event is set to be held in the Catalan capital from 29 June to 14 July, with Barcelona hosting the world championships of 11 disciplines: Alpine, Artistic, Roller Freestyle, Downhill, Inline Freestyle, Inline Hockey, Rink Hockey, Roller Derby, Scooter, Speed and Skateboarding. A total of 4,120 athletes from 81 countries will meet in Barcelona to compete in 128 sports events over a period of 11 competition days in the senior category plus another 5 in the junior category. The 750 volunteers all set to collaborate in the organisation similarly give an idea of the magnitude of this major sports event. For all these reasons, Barcelona will once again be converted into the world sports capital for a few days as it hosts the 11 disciplines of the World Roller Games 2019 across nine venues located across the city. But the Catalan capital is not alone in this organisational challenge, because the event will also have four subvenues: Vilanova i la Geltrú, Terrassa and Sant Cugat, set to host part of the Rink Hockey competition, and Mollet del Vallès, which will host the Roller Derby World Championship. Those participating in the WRG 2019 presentation included: Laura Pérez, Third Deputy Mayor of Barcelona; Marta Carranza, Sports Commissioner for the Barcelona City Council; Maite Fandos, Sports Councillor for the Barcelona Provincial Council; Carmelo Paniagua, President of the WRG Organising Committee and RFEP; Ramon Basiana, president of the WRG Executive Committee and FCP, and Gerard Figueras, General Secretary of Sport and Physical Activity for the Government of Catalonia. During the presentation, Laura Pérez, Third Deputy Mayor of Barcelona, stressed: “Barcelona is an international benchmark in action sport and will continue to feature in the world sports calendar thanks to the World Roller Games. One must also highlight the fact that almost half of the participants will be women, a feat that is always difficult in sport, but the WRG also aim to shatter many stereotypes.” For her part, Marta Carranza, Sports Commissioner for the Barcelona City Council stated: “Barcelona will be the world small wheel hub, a source of both responsibility and pride. We are constantly working towards leaving a sports legacy behind in the city, as we have done so far with events such as Roda BCN or Extreme and are now doing so with the WRG, after which the installation of a speed track at Front Marítim will be left behind. “Barcelona is the perfect city to stage this event. We hope to see about 100,000 spectators coming to visit us from around the world, people who can enjoy both the sport and the city. I also want to thank all the institutions that have promoted this event and worked together to make this dream come true,” said Carmelo Paniagua, President of the WRG Organising Committee and RFEP. Ramon Basiana, President of the WRG Executive Committee and FCP also agreed: “Dialogue, teamwork and excitement have made this great sports event a reality and we hope it will be a success and serve to promote roller sports both within our country and worldwide.” For her part, Maite Fandos, Sports Councillor for the Barcelona Provincial Council claimed: "It was important for us at the Provincial Council that the WRG 2019 had an impact not only in Barcelona, but also in other cities, and this is the case of the subvenues of Vilanova i la Geltrú, Terrassa, Sant Cugat and Mollet del Vallès, all of which will make this event even greater.” “Catalonia is committed to sport in general and skating in particular. The WRG are also an opportunity to win, given that we like to compete here, but they are also an opportunity to show the world that we are good at staging things. Finally, I would like to underline the legacy the WRG will leave behind, because sports events are important for what happens not only during the time they last, but also after,” stated Gerard Figueras, General Secretary of Sport and Physical Activity for the Government of Catalonia.

WRG2019: Live Streaming and Television coverage The World Roller Games will be broadcasted through television and web so that fans of roller sports who cannot attend the event in Barcelona won’t miss the best competitions. Televisió de Catalunya and La Xarxa are the official broadcasters of the WRG2019, and the games will be live streamed on the dedicated World Skate WebTv at www.rollergames.tv and on Olympic Channel. All the detailed and updated information can be found at www.rollergames.tv - check the live streaming schedule starting from July 3. Daily photos, results and highlights are available here: MEDIA ASSETS Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram and live with us the WRG 2019

Men's Team Foil Final Results Gold: United States Silver: Canada Bronze: Brazil Semifinals: USA b. Chile 45-25 Canada b. Brazil 45-41 Bronze Medal Match: Brazil b. Chile 45-28 Gold Medal Match: USA b. Canada 45-27  Here is the Full Final Ranking (and Results) from Today's competition: https://fie.org/competitions/2019/806