World Games: Bocce, weightlifting, and aerobics shine in Chengdu

In Chengdu, China, where the World Games are currently taking place, satisfaction is coming from the bocce world : Ivan Soligon first wins bronze in the progressive Lyonnaise, then takes the stage alongside Natalie Gamba and wins a sparkling gold in the mixed pairs Lyonnaise.

In weightlifting, Carola Garra shone: the heavyweight athlete lifted a total of 567.5 kg, enough to take home the silver medal. Only New Zealander Karlina Tongotea beat her, triumphing with 620.0 kg. Rounding out the podium in third place was Norway's Marte Kjenner (557.5 kg).

In conclusion, the aerobic gymnastics : second in the qualifications, the group composed of Marcello Patteri, Davide Nacci, Francesco Sebastio, Matteo Falera, and Sara Cutini confirmed their result in the final, scoring 19.615 points. The hosts, China, won the competition (20.265), while Romania took bronze (19.163).

Natalie Gamba - gold world games Chengdu, (International World Games Association)