Italy played their first rugby match at the Juventus Stadium, ending in defeat by the All Blacks but receiving praise for the incredible atmosphere created by the 40,000 strong crowd. Juan Ignacio Brex, filling in as captain, highlighted the unique experience of playing in the stadium compared to the larger Stadio Olimpico in Rome, with spectators closer to the action and showing passionate support throughout the game. Despite the loss, Italy’s players and coaches expressed gratitude for the enthusiastic crowd and the memorable experience of playing at the Juventus Stadium, which will host rugby matches for the next two years as part of a new partnership with the Italian Rugby Federation.
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Singapore sprint queen Shanti Pereira clinches 200m silver at Asian Athletics Championships
Read a summary of this article on FAST.SINGAPORE: Shanti Pereira narrowly missed defending her title, finishing second in the women's 200m final at the Asian Athletics Championships in South Korea with a time of 22.98s, just 0.01s behind China's Chen Yujie. Additionally, Pereira and her teammates set a new national record in the women's 4x100m relay, clocking 44.66s. Earlier, Pereira won silver in the 100m, showcasing her talent despite previous injury setbacks affecting her performance...
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