Italy at the 2022 World Games explained

Noc:	ITA
Country:	Italy
Year:	2022
Games:	World Games
Nocname:	Italian Olympic Committee
Location:	Birmingham, United States
Competitors:	185
Competitors Men:	106
Competitors Women:	79
Sports:	28
Rank:	4
Gold:	13
Silver:	24
Bronze:	12

Italy competed at the 2022 World Games held in Birmingham, United States from 7 to 17 July 2022.^[1] Athletes representing Italy won 13 gold medals, 24 silver medals and 12 bronze medals. The country finished in 4th place in the medal table.

Medalists

Medal	Name	Sport	Event	Date
			Men's 1000 m sprint
			Men's 200 m super lifesaver
			Women's 100 m manikin tow fins
			Group
			Clubs
			Women's 54 kg
			Standard
			Men's 100 m manikin carry fins
			Men's 4 × 50 m obstacle relay
			Women's 200 m obstacle
			Women's 200 m super lifesaver
			Women's 50 m manikin carry
			Men's 4 × 25 m manikin carry relay
			Men's 4 × 50 m medley relay
			Women's 100 m manikin tow fins
			Men's 50 m manikin carry
			Ball
			Hoop
			Trio
			Men's 200 m super lifesaver
			Women's 200 m super lifesaver
			Women's 4 × 50 m obstacle relay
			Women's 4 × 50 m medley relay

Invitational sports

Medal	Name	Sport	Event	Date
			Men's jianshu & qiangshu
	Men's team		Men's tournament

Competitors

The following is the list of number of competitors in the Games.

width=180	Sport	width=55	Men	width=55	Women	width=55	Total
Aerobic gymnastics	6	8	14
Air sports	5	0	5
Archery	2	2	4
Artistic roller skating	2	3	5
Boules sports	0	2	2
Bowling	2	0	2
Canoe marathon	1	1	2
Canoe polo	8	8	16
Cue sports	1	0	1
Dancesport	4	6	10
Finswimming	1	0	1
Fistball	10	0	10
Flag football	12	12	24
Inline hockey	14	0	14
Ju-jitsu	1	0	1
Karate	3	2	5
Kickboxing	1	0	1
Lifesaving	9	8	17
Muaythai	1	1	2
Parkour	1	0	1
Powerlifting	2	3	5
Rhythmic gymnastics		2	2
Road speed skating Track speed skating	2	2	4
Softball	0	13	13
Tug of war	12	4	16
Water skiing	4	2	6
Wushu	2	0	2
Total	106	79	185

Aerobic gymnastics

See main article: Aerobic gymnastics at the 2022 World Games.

Italy won two medals in aerobic gymnastics.^{[2] [3]}

Air sports

See main article: Air sports at the 2022 World Games.

Italy competed in air sports and drone racing.^{[4] [5]}

Archery

See main article: Archery at the 2022 World Games.

Italy won three medals in archery.^{[6] [7] [8]}

Artistic roller skating

See main article: Artistic roller skating at the 2022 World Games.

Italy won three medals in artistic roller skating.^{[9] [10]}

Boules sports

See main article: Boules sports at the 2022 World Games.

Italy won two medals in boules sports.^[11]

Bowling

See main article: Bowling at the 2022 World Games.

Italy competed in bowling.^[12]

Canoe marathon

See main article: Canoe marathon at the 2022 World Games.

Italy competed in canoe marathon.^[13]

Canoe polo

See main article: Canoe polo at the 2022 World Games.

Italy competed in canoe polo.^[14]

Cue sports

See main article: Cue sports at the 2022 World Games.

Italy competed in cue sports.^[15]

Dancesport

See main article: Dancesport at the 2022 World Games.

Italy won one silver medal in dancesport.^[16]

Finswimming

See main article: Finswimming at the 2022 World Games.

Italy competed in finswimming.^[17]

Fistball

See main article: Fistball at the 2022 World Games.

Italy competed in fistball.^[18]

Flag football

See main article: Flag football at the 2022 World Games.

Italy won one silver medal in flag football.^{[19] [20]}

Inline hockey

See main article: Inline hockey at the 2022 World Games.

Italy competed in the inline hockey tournament.^[21]

Ju-jitsu

See main article: Ju-jitsu at the 2022 World Games.

Italy competed in ju-jitsu.^[22]

Karate

See main article: Karate at the 2022 World Games.

Italy won two medals in karate.^{[23] [24] [25]}

Men

Athlete	Event	Elimination round				Semifinal	Final /
		Opposition Result	Opposition Result	Opposition Result	Rank	Opposition Result	Opposition Result	Rank
Mattia Busato	Men's kata	W 24.98–24.20	W 25.38–24.48	L 25.12–26.08	2 Q	L 25.52–27.12	L 25.92–26.20	4
Angelo Crescenzo	Men's kumite 60 kg	L 1–1	W 5–1	D 0–0	2 Q	L 2–4	W 1–1
Luca Maresca	Men's kumite 67 kg	W 1–0	W 1–0	W 9–1	1 Q	L 0–1	L 0–1	4

Women

Athlete	Event	Elimination round				Semifinal	Final /
		Opposition Result	Opposition Result	Opposition Result	Rank	Opposition Result	Opposition Result	Rank
Carola Casale	Women's kata	W 24.34–23.60	W 24.66–23.58	L 25.00–26.40	2 Q	L 25.08–26.34	L 25.54–26.28	4
Silvia Semeraro	Women's kumite 68 kg	W 4–2	W 4–0	W 3–0	1 Q	W 3–1	W 4–1

Kickboxing

See main article: Kickboxing at the 2022 World Games.

Italy competed in kickboxing.^[26]

Lifesaving

See main article: Lifesaving at the 2022 World Games.

Italy won 17 medals in lifesaving.^[27]

Muaythai

See main article: Muaythai at the 2022 World Games.

Italy won one gold medal in muaythai.^[28]

Parkour

See main article: Parkour at the 2022 World Games.

Italy won one silver medal in parkour.^{[29] [30]}

Powerlifting

See main article: Powerlifting at the 2022 World Games.

Italy won two medals in powerlifting.^[31]

Rhythmic gymnastics

See main article: Rhythmic gymnastics at the 2022 World Games.

Italy won three medals in rhythmic gymnastics.^{[32] [33]}

Road speed skating

See main article: Road speed skating at the 2022 World Games.

Italy won three medals in road speed skating.^[34]

Softball

See main article: Softball at the 2022 World Games.

Italy finished in 7th place in the softball tournament.^[35]

Track speed skating

See main article: Track speed skating at the 2022 World Games.

Italy won five medals in track speed skating.^[36]

Tug of war

See main article: Tug of war at the 2022 World Games.

Italy competed in tug of war.^[37]

Water skiing

See main article: Water skiing at the 2022 World Games.

Italy won two medals in water skiing / wakeboarding.^{[7] [38]}

Wushu

See main article: Wushu at the 2022 World Games.

Italy won one silver medal in wushu.^[39]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Qualifications for TWG 2022, Birmingham (USA). 26 March 2022. International World Games Association.
2. News: Burke . Patrick . 13 July 2022 . Hosts US claim women's softball title at Birmingham 2022 World Games . . 14 July 2022.
3. Web site: Aerobic Gymnastics Results Book . https://web.archive.org/web/20220714093604/https://swog2022.sportresult.com/hide/en/Pdf/GetResultbookPdf?filename=Aerobic+Gymnastics.pdf . 14 July 2022 . 14 July 2022 . 2022 World Games.
4. Web site: Air Sports Results Book . https://web.archive.org/web/20220712230412/https://swog2022.sportresult.com/hide/en/Pdf/GetResultbookPdf?filename=Air+Sports.pdf . 12 July 2022 . 12 July 2022 . 2022 World Games.
5. Web site: Drone Racing Results Book . https://web.archive.org/web/20220712231140/https://swog2022.sportresult.com/hide/en/Pdf/GetResultbookPdf?filename=Drone+Racing.pdf . 12 July 2022 . 12 July 2022 . 2022 World Games.
6. News: Burke . Patrick . 12 July 2022 . Canada beat hosts US to earn men's lacrosse gold at Birmingham 2022 World Games . . 13 July 2022.
7. News: Berkeley . Geoff . 15 July 2022 . Jonsson wins all-Swedish archery final at Birmingham 2022 World Games . . 16 July 2022.
8. Web site: Archery Results Book . https://web.archive.org/web/20220715232555/https://swog2022.sportresult.com/hide/en/Pdf/GetResultbookPdf?filename=Archery.pdf . 15 July 2022 . 15 July 2022 . 2022 World Games.
9. News: Brennan . Eliott . 17 July 2022 . Crouin and Gilis claim squash titles at Birmingham 2022 World Games . InsideTheGames.biz . 18 July 2022.
10. Web site: Artistic Roller Skating Results Book . https://web.archive.org/web/20220718132439/https://swog2022.sportresult.com/hide/en/Pdf/GetResultbookPdf?filename=Roller+Skating+-+Artistic.pdf . 18 July 2022 . 18 July 2022 . 2022 World Games.
11. Web site: Boules Sports Results Book . https://web.archive.org/web/20220714135138/https://swog2022.sportresult.com/hide/en/Pdf/GetResultbookPdf?filename=Boules+Sports.pdf . 14 July 2022 . 14 July 2022 . 2022 World Games.
12. Web site: Bowling Results Book . https://web.archive.org/web/20220712064920/https://swog2022.sportresult.com/hide/en/Pdf/GetResultbookPdf?filename=Bowling.pdf . 12 July 2022 . 12 July 2022 . 2022 World Games.
13. Web site: Canoe Marathon Results Book . https://web.archive.org/web/20220713061725/https://swog2022.sportresult.com/hide/en/Pdf/GetResultbookPdf?filename=Canoe+Marathon.pdf . 13 July 2022 . 13 July 2022 . 2022 World Games.
14. Web site: Canoe Polo Results Book . https://web.archive.org/web/20220717225112/https://swog2022.sportresult.com/hide/en/Pdf/GetResultbookPdf?filename=Canoe+Polo.pdf . 17 July 2022 . 17 July 2022 . 2022 World Games.
15. Web site: Billiard Sports Results Book . https://web.archive.org/web/20220718062404/https://swog2022.sportresult.com/hide/en/Pdf/GetResultbookPdf?filename=Billiard+Sports.pdf . 18 July 2022 . 19 July 2022 . 2022 World Games.
16. Web site: Dancesport Results Book . https://web.archive.org/web/20220710033038/https://swog2022.sportresult.com/hide/en/Pdf/GetResultbookPdf?filename=DanceSports.pdf . 10 July 2022 . 12 July 2022 . 2022 World Games.
17. Web site: Finswimming Results Book . https://web.archive.org/web/20220710011305/https://swog2022.sportresult.com/hide/en/Pdf/GetResultbookPdf?filename=Finswimming.pdf . 10 July 2022 . 10 July 2022 . 2022 World Games.
18. Web site: Fistball Results Book . https://web.archive.org/web/20220715002231/https://swog2022.sportresult.com/hide/en/Pdf/GetResultbookPdf?filename=Fistball.pdf . 15 July 2022 . 15 July 2022 . 2022 World Games.
19. News: Burke . Patrick . 14 July 2022 . Mexico and the US win first flag football golds at the Birmingham 2022 World Games . . 16 July 2022.
20. Web site: Flag Football Results Book . https://web.archive.org/web/20220715080901/https://swog2022.sportresult.com/hide/en/Pdf/GetResultbookPdf?filename=Flag+Football.pdf . 15 July 2022 . 15 July 2022 . 2022 World Games.
21. Web site: Roller Inline Hockey Results Book . https://web.archive.org/web/20220713192457/https://swog2022.sportresult.com/hide/en/Pdf/GetResultbookPdf?filename=Roller+Inline+Hockey.pdf . 13 July 2022 . 13 July 2022 . 2022 World Games.
22. Web site: Ju-jitsu Results Book . https://web.archive.org/web/20220717113819/https://swog2022.sportresult.com/hide/en/Pdf/GetResultbookPdf?filename=Ju-Jitsu.pdf . 17 July 2022 . 17 July 2022 . 2022 World Games.
23. News: 8 July 2022 . Sandra Sanchez and Anzhelika Terliuga lead way to medals on Day 1 of Karate at The World Games . World Karate Federation . 9 July 2022.
24. News: New Karate heroes crowned at The World Games 2022 . 10 July 2022 . World Karate Federation . live . 10 July 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220710090554/https://www.wkf.net/news-center-new/karate-the-world-games-2022/1990 . 10 July 2022.
25. Web site: Karate Results Book . https://web.archive.org/web/20220710164133/https://swog2022.sportresult.com/hide/en/Pdf/GetResultbookPdf?filename=Karate.pdf . 10 July 2022 . 10 July 2022 . 2022 World Games.
26. Web site: Kickboxing Results Book . https://web.archive.org/web/20220715113949/https://swog2022.sportresult.com/hide/en/Pdf/GetResultbookPdf?filename=Kickboxing.pdf . 15 July 2022 . 15 July 2022 . 2022 World Games.
27. Web site: Lifesaving Results Book . https://web.archive.org/web/20220712142132/https://swog2022.sportresult.com/hide/en/Pdf/GetResultbookPdf?filename=Life+Saving.pdf . 12 July 2022 . 12 July 2022 . 2022 World Games.
28. Web site: Muaythai Results Book . https://web.archive.org/web/20220718093542/https://swog2022.sportresult.com/hide/en/Pdf/GetResultbookPdf?filename=Muaythai.pdf . 18 July 2022 . 18 July 2022 . 2022 World Games.
29. News: Berkeley . Geoff . 11 July 2022 . Denmark strike twice with bowling victories at Birmingham 2022 World Games . . 12 July 2022.
30. Web site: Parkour Results Book . https://web.archive.org/web/20220712171649/https://swog2022.sportresult.com/hide/en/Pdf/GetResultbookPdf?filename=Parkour.pdf . 12 July 2022 . 12 July 2022 . 202 World Games.
31. Web site: Powerlifting Results Book . https://web.archive.org/web/20220710222906/https://swog2022.sportresult.com/hide/en/Pdf/GetResultbookPdf?filename=Powerlifting.pdf . 10 July 2022 . 10 July 2022 . 2022 World Games.
32. News: Burke . Patrick . 12 July 2022 . Canada beat hosts US to earn men's lacrosse gold at Birmingham 2022 World Games . . 13 July 2022.
33. Web site: Rhythmic Gymnastics Results Book . https://web.archive.org/web/20220714102713/https://swog2022.sportresult.com/hide/en/Pdf/GetResultbookPdf?filename=Rhythmic+Gymnastics.pdf . 14 July 2022 . 14 July 2022 . 2022 World Games.
34. Web site: Road Speed Skating Results Book . https://web.archive.org/web/20220712163741/https://swog2022.sportresult.com/hide/en/Pdf/GetResultbookPdf?filename=Speed+Skating+Road.pdf . 12 July 2022 . 12 July 2022 . 2022 World Games.
35. Web site: Softball Results Book . https://web.archive.org/web/20220714084322/https://swog2022.sportresult.com/hide/en/Pdf/GetResultbookPdf?filename=Softball.pdf . 14 July 2022 . 14 July 2022 . 2022 World Games.
36. Web site: Track Speed Skating Results Book . https://web.archive.org/web/20220712150524/https://swog2022.sportresult.com/hide/en/Pdf/GetResultbookPdf?filename=Speed+Skating+Track.pdf . 12 July 2022 . 12 July 2022 . 2022 World Games.
37. Web site: Tug of War Results Book . https://web.archive.org/web/20220717123948/https://swog2022.sportresult.com/hide/en/Pdf/GetResultbookPdf?filename=Tug+of+War.pdf . 17 July 2022 . 17 July 2022 . 2022 World Games.
38. Web site: Waterski & Wakeboard Results Book . https://web.archive.org/web/20220717140126/https://swog2022.sportresult.com/hide/en/Pdf/GetResultbookPdf?filename=Waterski+%26+Wakeboard.pdf . 17 July 2022 . 18 July 2022 . 2022 World Games.
39. Web site: Wushu Results Book . https://web.archive.org/web/20220714074749/https://swog2022.sportresult.com/hide/en/Pdf/GetResultbookPdf?filename=Wushu.pdf . 14 July 2022 . 14 July 2022 . 2022 World Games.