Mikasa: Blog Blog https://www.mikasa.it/ Thu, 28 Mar 2024 15:41:52 GMT urn:store:1:blog:post:1152 https://www.mikasa.it/en/bv550c-2 BV550C <p><span style="color: #808080; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><img src="/images/uploaded/BEACHPROLato.png" alt="BV550C" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="400" /></span></p> <p><span style="color: #808080; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">The international beach volleyball elite welcomed the new Mikasa beach volleyball, the<strong> BV550C</strong> during the Finals of the Beach Pro Tour in Doha.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: #808080; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">The model that will become the official and exclusive ball of the Beach Pro Tour, the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Championships in Mexico in October and the Paris 2024 Olympics, features decades of research and development.</span><br /><span style="color: #808080; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Mikasa has listened to the feedback of the best players and coaches in the world to develop a ball that combines cutting-edge technology and respect for the environment like never before.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: #808080; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">In fact, this ball uses recycled nylon for the first time and its flamboyant combination of colors (Golden Sands Yellow, Endless Skies Blue and Scorching Sun Red) is rendered by water-based inks. Two actions to significantly reduce the environmental impact.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: #808080; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">A unique dimpled surface improves grip and allows for more delicate ball control with your fingertips. The most iconic shots of beach volleyball will thus become even faster and more spectacular.</span><br /><span style="color: #808080; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">The new technology has reduced water absorption, thus significantly reducing the weight variation compared to conventional balls.</span><br /><span style="color: #808080; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">The BV550C has changed the shape of the valve: the new design will decrease the adhesion and the lodging of micro grains of sand.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: #808080; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">The design of its surface reflects Mikasa's partnership with Volleyball World: the combination of the three new colors and their contrast increase the visibility of the ball both for players on the pitch and for spectators in the stands or in front of the TV.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: #808080; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">The BV550C balloon will be available from <span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>May 2023.</strong></span></span></p> urn:store:1:blog:post:1148 https://www.mikasa.it/en/wishes WISHES <p><img src="/images/uploaded/AUGURI DI NATALE ISTAGRAM.jpg" alt="" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="400" height="400" /></p> <p></p> <p><span style="font-size: 11pt; color: #808080; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif;">We shared the "strangest" year in history.</span><br /><span style="font-size: 11pt; color: #808080; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif;">A year that we have tried to interpret, understand. A year in which we have resisted sadness, anger, frustration. A year in which worries have shadowed our eyes and in which a mask to protect us has hidden our smile.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: 11pt; color: #808080; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif;">As always, we would have liked to share the passion for sport and our products with you.</span><br /><span style="font-size: 11pt; color: #808080; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif;">We would have liked to get excited for a spectacular action and see our balls fly in all the arenas in the world, from those of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games to the most remote gym in the suburbs. But no.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: 11pt; color: #808080; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif;">We fell seven times (maybe only seven) but got up eight (always once more) holding on to resilience, to our work, to our passion. And so we will do for these last days of this strange year.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: 11pt; color: #808080; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif;">Before we bid our farewell to 2020, there is only one thing left to do.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: 11pt; color: #808080; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif;">Wish you a happy and healthy Christmas.</span></p> urn:store:1:blog:post:1144 https://www.mikasa.it/en/mikasa-is-the-new-technical-sponsor-of-igor-gorgonzola-novara SPONSORSHIP <p></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN;" lang="EN"><img src="https://www.mikasa.it/images/uploaded/New Folder/POST NOVARA MIKASA NEW TECHNICAL SPONSOR.jpg" style="float: left; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 5px; margin-top: 5px;" width="400" height="400" /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms, geneva; font-size: small;">Another excellence of Italian volleyball becomes the Mikasa Team Uniform: it is the <strong><span style="font-size: medium;">Igor Gorgonzola Novara</span></strong>.</span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN;" lang="EN"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms, geneva; font-size: small;"></span><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms, geneva; font-size: small;"><strong><span style="font-size: medium;"> Mikasa Italia</span></strong> will be the Technical Sponsor of the Piedmont club for the next three seasons, a time frame in which the two companies will work together for an image that expresses ambition and the desire to win.</span></span><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms, geneva; font-size: small;"> </span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms, geneva; font-size: small;"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN;" lang="EN"><br /> </span><span title="“È un’ufficializzazione importante quella di oggi – spiega Stefano De Bortoli Amministratore Delegato SG&amp;B S.r.l – perché concretizza un nostro obiettivo.">"It is an important officialization today - explains <span style="font-size: medium;"><em>Stefano De Bortoli</em> </span>CEO of SG&amp;B S.r.l - because it concretizes our goal. </span><span title="Volevamo aumentare la presenza del nostro brand nel campionato femminile italiano, ma lo volevamo fare con un club che fosse altamente competitivo e l’Igor Gorgonzola Novara rappresenta tutto questo e non solo.">We wanted to increase the presence of our brand in the Italian women's championship, but we wanted to do it with a Club that was highly competitive and Igor Gorgonzola Novara represents all this and more. </span><span title="Lo stile della società della Presidente Saporiti è fortemente riconoscibile, qui non può esserci risultato sportivo che tradisca i valori identitari di amicizia, gioia, impegno e lealtà racchiusi da sempre nell’acronimo Agil.">The style of the Club of the President Saporiti is strongly recognizable, here there can be no sporting result that betrays the identity values of friendship, joy, commitment and loyalty always enclosed in the acronym Agil. </span><span title="Ci stiamo impegnando al massimo per esaltare tutto questo attraverso i nostri prodotti”. ">We are working hard to exalt all this through our products ".</span></span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms, geneva; font-size: small;"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN;" lang="EN">"For us - continues <span style="font-size: medium;"><em>Valeria Alberti</em></span>, responsible for the merchandising of the Blue Club - begins a new adventure, a prestigious partnership with a historic company and a global leader in the field of sportswear, the only one to dedicate </span><span title="alla pallavolo.">to volleyball exclusively. </span><span title="Confidiamo nella qualità del marchio Mikasa e nella professionalità dell’azienda, che per il prossimo triennio vestirà la nostra prima squadra così come il settore giovanile.">We trust in the quality of the Mikasa brand and in the professionalism of the company, which for the next three years will wear our first team as well as the youth sector. </span><span title="Siamo fiduciosi che il nuovo sodalizio sia l’occasione per crescere ancora!”. ">We are confident that the new partnership is an opportunity to grow again! ".</span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms, geneva; font-size: small;"><span title="Siamo fiduciosi che il nuovo sodalizio sia l’occasione per crescere ancora!”. "><br /> </span><span title="Con l’accordo sottoscritto con Igor Gorgonzola Novara, Mikasa vestirà tutti i vincitori dei trofei della stagione 2017/18: i team scudettati Sir Safety Conad Perugia e Imoco Volley, Novara ed ancora Perugia detentori della Coppa Italia e Supercoppa Italiana.">With the agreement signed with Igor Gorgonzola Novara, Mikasa will dress all the winners of the 2017/18 season trophies: the shielded teams Sir Safety Conad Perugia and Imoco Volley, Novara and still Perugia holders of the Italian Cup and Italian Super Cup. </span><span title="Un punto di partenza stellare per la stagione 2018/19 e che premia l’impegno e la passione che dedichiamo al progetto Mikasa Team Uniform.">A stellar starting point for the 2018/19 season and that rewards the commitment and the passion we dedicate to the Mikasa Team Uniform project.</span></span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"></p> urn:store:1:blog:post:1142 https://www.mikasa.it/en/sir-safety-conad-perugia-is-in-the-history-of-volley SIR SAFETY CONAD PERUGIA IS IN THE HISTORY OF VOLLEY <p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: trebuchet\ ms, geneva;"><img src="https://www.mikasa.it/images/uploaded/New Folder/EG5I5167.jpg" style="margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 5px; margin-top: 5px; vertical-align: text-bottom;" width="300" height="200" /></span><span style="font-family: trebuchet\ ms, geneva;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><strong></strong></span><span style="font-size: small;">There is a new team in the elite of male volleyball. It is the <strong><span style="font-size: medium;">S</span><span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>ir</strong> Safety Conad Perugia</span></strong>.</span></span><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet\ ms, geneva; font-size: small;"> The Umbrian club, at the sixth season in the top Italian series, has realized investments, ambitions and dreams dominating Italy and dyeing even the black and white of Europe.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: trebuchet\ ms, geneva;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: small;">Relive the amazing season of this</span> <strong>Mikasa Team Uniform.</strong></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: trebuchet\ ms, geneva;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><strong> </strong></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: trebuchet\ ms, geneva;"></span><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet\ ms, geneva; font-size: medium;"><strong>OCTOBER, 8<sup>th </sup>2017: THE ITALIAN SUPERCUP</strong></span><br /><span style="font-size: small; font-family: trebuchet\ ms, geneva;"><img src="https://www.mikasa.it/images/uploaded/New Folder/EG5I6650.JPG" style="float: right; margin-left: 10px; margin-top: 10px;" width="300" height="200" />The final of the Italian Super Cup 2017 was the sixth in the history of the Club. In the previous five, the Block Devils were sometimes close to the target without ever centering it. This possible frustration of five second places has been completely canceled by the spike of the American spiker <span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>Aaron Russell</strong> </span>who has bent the resistance of the hosts of Lube Cucine Civitanova Marche.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: trebuchet\ ms, geneva;"> Four sets that have not only been the first trophy of Club history in the Italian Superlega, but were above all a message for all the opponents: in the 2017/18 season the Sir Safety Conad Perugia is there</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: medium;"><strong><span style="font-family: trebuchet\ ms, geneva;"></span></strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: medium;"><strong><span style="font-family: trebuchet\ ms, geneva;"> </span></strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: medium;"><strong><span style="font-family: trebuchet\ ms, geneva;">REGULAR SEASON SUPERLEGA</span></strong></span><br /><span style="font-size: small; font-family: trebuchet\ ms, geneva;">This first great success has given confidence to the men trained by Lorenzo Bernardi who have dominated the Italian Regular Season since the first round, closed at the top both at the end of the first and second half winning the pass for the next edition of the Champions League.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: trebuchet\ ms, geneva;"></span><br /><span style="font-size: medium;"><strong><span style="font-family: trebuchet\ ms, geneva;"><img src="https://www.mikasa.it/images/uploaded/New Folder/EG5I8907.jpg" style="float: left; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 5px; margin-top: 5px;" width="300" height="200" /></span></strong></span></p> <p><strong><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: trebuchet\ ms, geneva;">JANUARY, 28<sup>th </sup>2018: THE ITALIAN CUP</span></strong></p> <p><span style="font-size: medium;"><strong><span style="font-family: trebuchet\ ms, geneva;"></span></strong></span><span style="font-size: small; font-family: trebuchet\ ms, geneva;">The Sir Safety race continued in 2018. In January, the red round weekend was January 27-28. Superlega stopped to give space to the Final Four of the Italian Cup in Bari. The Block Devils have conquered again the final and they still play it with Civitanova Marche. The Sir Safety Conad Perugia was affected by the pressure of this match in the first set but then in addition to the muscles showed the mental strength of those who are about to make another exploit. In the fourth set <span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>Aleksandar Atanasijevic's</strong></span> spikekicked off the credits. Capitan De Cecco has raised the second seasonal trophy, the Italian Cup is of the Sir Safety Conad Perugia for the first time.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: trebuchet\ ms, geneva;"></span><br /><span style="font-size: medium;"><strong><span style="font-family: trebuchet\ ms, geneva;">CEV CHAMPIONS LEAGUE</span></strong></span><span style="font-size: small; font-family: trebuchet\ ms, geneva;"></span><span style="font-size: small; font-family: trebuchet\ ms, geneva;"><br />With eleven wins in twelve matches played, the Sir Safety Conad Perugia conquered the pass for the second Final Four of Cev Champions League in row.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: trebuchet\ ms, geneva;"></span><br /><span style="font-size: medium;"><strong><span style="font-family: trebuchet\ ms, geneva;">ITALIAN CHAMPIONSHIP - THE FINAL</span></strong></span><br /><span style="font-size: small; font-family: trebuchet\ ms, geneva;"><img src="https://www.mikasa.it/images/uploaded/New%20Folder/MBvisual-20180506-180716-4619.jpg" style="float: right; margin-left: 10px; margin-top: 10px;" width="400" height="267" /></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: trebuchet\ ms, geneva;">After the finals of the Italian Super Cup and Italian Cup, the Sir Safety Conad Perugia has won the right to participate in the third final championship of its history. On the other side of the net, Civitanova who is ready to defend the national title won in the last season. The two teams have dueled for four exciting matches, capitalizing the home factor and playing everything in match 5. In its Sport Hall, sold out in every order, the Sir Safety Conad Perugia did not miss the best opportunity to cheer once again their own people beating 3-0 opponents in a match that was a skirmish of nerves and high-level gaming actions. In the last set, the hurricane Sir lashed out against the defense of the opponents until the last attack by <span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>Ivan Zaytsev</strong></span>. For the Mikasa Team Uniform is the second championship won in season. Seven days before <span style="font-family: trebuchet\ ms, geneva; font-size: medium;"><strong>Imoco Volley Conegliano</strong></span> conquered the second Italian Female title.</span></p> <p></p> <p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: trebuchet\ ms, geneva;"> </span></p> <p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: trebuchet\ ms, geneva;"></span><img src="https://www.mikasa.it/images/uploaded/New Folder/MBvisual-20180506-200005-5389.jpg" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="500" height="333" /><br /><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: trebuchet\ ms, geneva;"><strong>FINAL FOUR CHAMPIONS LEAGUE</strong> </span><br /><span style="font-size: small; font-family: trebuchet\ ms, geneva;">For Sir Safety Conad Perugia there was no time to celebrate a historic triplete. After dominating the Italian scene, Perugia is called to a last and splendid effort: the<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong> Cev Champions League Final Four.</strong></span> In the semifinals De Cecco and his teammates failed to oppose Dinamo Kazan but in the bronze match the Block Devils immediately redeemed themselves and went on to take a <strong><span style="font-size: medium;">third place</span></strong> that ended a winning and unforgettable season.<br /><br /><br /></span></p> <p></p> <p><br /><br /></p> urn:store:1:blog:post:1140 https://www.mikasa.it/en/a-dream-panthers A DREAM PANTHERS <p><span style="font-size: small;"><img src="https://www.mikasa.it/images/uploaded/New%20Folder/Imoco%20Vittoria%20(.jpeg" style="float: left; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 5px; margin-top: 5px;" width="350" height="233" /></span><span style="font-size: small;">It is said that the first <strong><span style="font-size: medium;">Scudetto</span></strong> is never forgotten and yet the second won by the <span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>Imoco Volley Conegliano</strong> </span>has been able to transmit as many emotions and chills to the fans of the Club Veneto and all fans of volleyball.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: small;"><br />A championship that the Panthers have won for playing the best volleyball in Italy in the most important moment of the season.<br /></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: small;">The regular season ended bitterly with a defeat that meant the loss of the primacy, the qualification in the Champions League 2018/19 in stand by and, above all, the lack of power to play the decisive challenges of any semi-finals and finals in the home PalaVerde.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: small;"><img src="https://www.mikasa.it/images/uploaded/New%20Folder/Imoco%20Vittoria%209.jpeg" style="float: right; margin-left: 10px; margin-top: 10px;" width="300" height="200" /></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: small;"><br />Imoco Volley played with a new determination quarter-finals and semi-finals. An agonism that has granted two sets in five games to the opponents and, which, almost forgets the absence of two players like <span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>Robin De Kruijf</strong></span> and<strong><span style="font-size: medium;"> Megan Easy</span></strong>, out for injury and cornerstones of the roster at the beginning of the season.<br />In the final, on the other side of the net, there was once again the Igor Gorgonzola Novara, in this season already opponent in the finals of Italian Super Cup and Italian Cup.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-size: small;"></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: small;"></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;">The series, at the best of the five games, opened with a clear home victory for the Piedmontese. The Panthers have not broken up and closed the battle for Race 2 with a win at the tie break. A match that was a balanced duel, but that Imoco Volley knew how to make his own by not giving in to nervousness. It was the first turn of this final, the victory with which Wolosz and her teammates ended their negative cycle with Novara, the first success after 4 consecutive KO. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size: small;"><br />The second turn of the series was Race 3 in which Imoco Volley blew up the field factor. A Novara, Imoco played the game of the heart especially after the bad injury to her left knee suffered by the middleblocker <span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>Raphaela Folie</strong> </span>at the beginning of the second set. Wolosz and teammates were able to react to the last bad joke of bad luck and to shrink so much to impose themselves with a 3-0 with no right of reply.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: small;"><br />Race 4 began with the applause of the 5344 spectators of the PalaVerde. The Panthers house, as it is well known in Italy, was the extraordinary setting of the last and decisive victory of the Imoco Volley in a match that showed how the Gialloblu players believed in their group and their strength. The show of this final championship has crossed national borders with 80 countries that have broadcast the last acts of one of the most competitive women's championships in the world.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: small;"><br />The Final Four of Cev Champions League played on 5-6 May in Bucharest was the epilogue of the season. The pass for for the most prestigious volleyball event in Europe was conquered with 11 victories out of 12 games played. In the Romanian capital, Woloz and her teammates once again demonstrated the special chemistry existing between them. In the semi-final with Vakifbank Istanbul, perhaps the strongest club in the world, the Panthers missed access to the Gold Final for only two points, losing at the tie break 15-13 and failing to complete the incredible comeback from the 0- 2 to 2-2 of the set account.<br />The bitterness was dispelled, the Imoco Volley went to get the bronze medal in a match without history with the other Turkish team of Galatasaray. To embellish this second consecutive continental podium, individual prizes were awarded to <span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>Asja Wolosz</strong> </span>as best setter and to <span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>Kimberly Hill</strong></span> as best spiker.<br /><br /></span></p> urn:store:1:blog:post:1138 https://www.mikasa.it/en/mikasa-beach-volley-capsule-collection MIKASA BEACH VOLLEY CAPSULE COLLECTION <p><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><img src="https://www.mikasa.it/images/uploaded/New Folder/IMG_6348.JPG" style="float: left; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 5px; margin-top: 5px;" width="300" height="300" /></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">The <span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>Beach Volley Capsule Collection</strong></span> awaits you at the <span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>Mikasa dealers</strong> </span>to start your summer.</span></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p><br /><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">A <span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>LIMITED EDITION</strong> </span>collection that respects the Mikasa philosophy and combines the technical and quality of the garments with the aesthetics of beachwear.</span></p> <p></p> <p><br /><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">The man and woman 2018 lines are characterized by bright colors and graphics inspired by the most carefree season of the year for stylish, explosive and unforgettable looks.</span></p> <p></p> <p><br /><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">The men's shorts, lightweight and linear design, follow the movements during the game. Some, as the model <span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>MT5018</strong> </span>and <strong><span style="font-size: medium;">MT5019</span></strong> have digital graphics that echo the most important international beach volley competitions such as the World Tour or the VLS300, the ball of the PRO of this sport.</span><br /><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"> </span></p> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"> </span></p> <p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">The men's line includes the<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong> MT5013</strong></span> swimsuit, with graphics inspired by some of the most evocative flags of the collective imagination.<img src="https://www.mikasa.it/images/uploaded/New Folder/MT5013 BLANCO - V15.jpg" style="float: right; margin-left: 10px; margin-top: 10px;" width="250" height="166" /><strong></strong></span></p> <p></p> <p><br /><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Then there are the technical <span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>MT5007</strong> </span>tank and the t-shirts for the after game. To complete the men's proposal also a light hooded sweatshirt and shorts in jersey with pockets.<br /> <br /> </span><br /><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"> </span></p> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"> </span></p> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><img src="https://www.mikasa.it/images/uploaded/New Folder/IMG_6242.JPG" style="float: left; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 5px; margin-top: 5px;" width="250" height="250" /></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"> </span></p> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"> </span></p> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Differentiated and rich of proposals the woman line. After stealing it for two seasons from the boyfriend's wardrobe, the MT5001 model, the best seller of our shorts, is also offered in the women's version. </span></p> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"> </span></p> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"> <span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"> Lightweight and linear design</span>,</span> <span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">the <strong><span style="font-size: medium;">MT6028</span></strong> offers ultra-feminine graphics of the Mikasa logo and useful pockets.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"></span><br /><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"> </span></p> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"> </span></p> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"> </span></p> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"> </span></p> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><img src="https://www.mikasa.it/images/uploaded/New Folder/IMG_6115.JPG" style="float: right; margin-top: 10px; margin-left: 5px;" width="300" height="300" /></span></p> <p></p> <p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: small;">For lovers of coordinated looks, there are the models</span><span style="font-size: medium;"><strong> MT6022</strong></span>, <span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>MT6023</strong></span>, <span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>MT6024</strong></span>, <strong>MT6025</strong>, <strong>MT6026</strong>, <strong>MT6027</strong>, <strong>MT6036</strong> <span style="font-size: small;">with geometric pattern ton sur ton and details with contrasting color</span>.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"> </span></p> <p></p> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Always for her cotton t-shirts and tank to live even the most fashionable side of the beach or the light hooded sweatshirt.</span></p> <p></p> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Follow us on our social channels (FB @mikasaitalia, Instagram: mikasa_italia) to discover a product of the Mikasa Capsule Collection every day or search on the mikasa.it website (https://www.mikasa.it/en/t/Rivenditori) the Mikasa retailer closer to you. </span></p> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"> Feel the summer on.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"></span><br /><br /></p> urn:store:1:blog:post:1136 https://www.mikasa.it/en/imoco-volley-conegliano-is-between-the-four-dream-team-of-europe IMOCO VOLLEY CONEGLIANO IS BETWEEN THE FOUR DREAM TEAM OF EUROPE <p><span style="font-family: trebuchet\ ms, geneva; font-size: small;"><strong><span style="font-size: medium;">Imoco Volley Conegliano</span></strong>, one of the Mikasa Team Uniform, gives another smile to fans conquering the <strong><span style="font-size: medium;">Final Four of Cev Champions League.</span></strong></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet\ ms, geneva; font-size: small;">For the second year in a row the Panthers are confirmed among the four best teams in Europe by virtue of the double comparison in the Play Offs 6 with Dinamo Kazan.</span><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet\ ms, geneva; font-size: small;">This coveted reconfirmation comes after a long journey because Imoco Volley, despite being the 2017 vice champion team of Europe, had to start from the preliminaries.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet\ ms, geneva; font-size: small;">The European adventure of the Panthers opened on 17 October in Hungary where Imoco Volley collected the first of two 3-0 successes on Linamar Bèkèscsabai Rs Kft.</span><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet\ ms, geneva; font-size: small;">In order to gain access to the Main Phase Pools, Wolosz and teammates have been asking for another two 3-0 victories at the Dutch of Sliedrecht Sport.</span><br /><br /><br /><img src="https://www.mikasa.it/images/uploaded/New Folder/cev champions league.jpg" style="float: left; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 5px; margin-top: 5px;" width="400" height="400" /><span style="font-family: trebuchet\ ms, geneva; font-size: small;">If the first opponents could not bother the Imoco Volley for less technical caliber, in the Main Phase the level is sketched up. The Panthers had to overcome an Iron Pool with the Italian Champion of Igor Gorgonzola Novara, the Turkish of Fenerbahce Istanbul and the Agel Prostejov, national champions of the Czech Republic.</span><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet\ ms, geneva; font-size: small;">The pool opened up to the great with a victory in the Italian derby and continued with success after another. On the last round, Conegliano and Novara faced each other, but while our Mikasa Team Uniform was already certain of the qualification for the Play Offs 6, the Piedmontese were forced to win. The inside out to which they were called, galvanized Novara that exceeds the Imoco and takes the first place.</span><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet\ ms, geneva; font-size: small;">The rest of the journey that leads to Bucharest, the venue chosen by the Cev for the Final Four 2018, is recent history.</span><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet\ ms, geneva; font-size: small;">The last obstacle between the Panthers and the Bucharest weekend responds to the name of Dinamo Kazan. The Russian team qualified for the Play Offs as the only team to have achieved 6 wins from three points in the pool.</span><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet\ ms, geneva; font-size: small;">Imoco Volley faced the Kazan Dynamo openly. In the first leg, the bubbling and fast game set by the setter Wolosz sent the opponents out. The 3-0 at PalaVerde paved the way for the Panthers in the return match staged in Kazan. After a first partial in which Dinamo tried to reopen the qualifying speech, Imoco Volley has returned to being extraordinarily concrete and going to win the two sets that were missing to conquer the pass for Bucharest and represent the Italian movement in one of the most coveted and prestigious volleyball event of the season.</span><br /><br /></p> urn:store:1:blog:post:1134 https://www.mikasa.it/en/happy-easter-2018 HAPPY EASTER 2018 <p><img src="https://www.mikasa.it/images/uploaded/New%20Folder/AUGURI%20DI%20PASQUA%202018%201.jpg" style="vertical-align: bottom; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="500" height="500" /></p> <p></p> <p><span id="result_box" style="font-family: trebuchet\ ms, geneva; font-size: medium;" lang="en">SG&amp;B Srl, Official and Exclusive distributor of Mikasa brand in Italy and Croatia, wishes all an Easter full of surprises. <br />Sweets like chocolate and exciting as a tie break of volley or beach volleyball.</span></p> urn:store:1:blog:post:1132 https://www.mikasa.it/en/sir-safety-conad-perugia-won-the-italian-cup SIR SAFETY CONAD PERUGIA WON THE ITALIAN CUP <p><span style="font-size: small;"><img src="https://www.mikasa.it/images/uploaded/New Folder/ZAN_7991.jpg" style="font-size: small; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="500" height="333" /></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: small;"></span></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p><span style="font-size: small;">In the 2017/18 season the <span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>Sir Safety Conad Perugia</strong></span>, one of the Mikasa Team Uniform of the men's SuperLega, continues to fulfill its dreams.</span><br /><span style="font-size: small;">After raising the Italian Super Cup last October, the Block Devils have granted the encore and conquered the 2018 <strong>Italian Cup</strong> in front of the sold out crowd at PalaFlorio in Bari. </span><br /><span style="font-size: small;">This venue was another bet won by Serie A Volleyball League, one of the most prestigious partner of Mikasa, who decided to warm up one of the 2018 Men&rsquo;s World Championship cities.</span><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: small;"></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: small;"><img src="https://www.mikasa.it/images/uploaded/New Folder/ZAN_5339.jpg" style="float: left; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 5px; margin-top: 5px;" width="400" height="267" />Sir Safety Conad Perugia weekend was superb. The semi-final with Diatec Trentino slipped away in extreme semplicity in a 3-0 that did not admit replies to the game.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: small;"><br />The Final was was a very emotional game between the two best teams of this first part of italian volleyball season.<br />Lube Civitanova, the holder of the trophy, started in the best way possible by winning first set 25-16, putting in trouble Perugia in reception and down the net. From second Lorenzo Bernardi's team recated with class and continuity, improving the reception and putting in trouble Lube's reception with strong serves with Alexander Atanasijevic, Ivan Zaytsev and Aaron Russell. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size: small;"><br />A show that has not gone unnoticed even to those who watched the game from the sofa at home: the duel between Sir Safety Conad Perugia and Civitanova has totaled the peak of seasonal ratings on RaiSport HD, thanks to a large event production with 11 cameras that have captured the game but also the emotions of the protagonists in the field.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: small;"><br />The 2018 Italian Cup has become an international event thanks to the TV coverage that involved Mexico, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama, Dominican Republic, Argentina, Brazil, Israel, Serbia, Kosovo, Croatia, Bosna Herzegovina, Slovenia, Macedonia, Montenegro, Poland, Greece, Turkey, Cyprus, Bermuda, Bahamasm, Antigua and Barbuda, Caiman Islands, Jamaica, Granada, Barbados, British Virgin Islands, Saint Lucia, Trinidad and Tobago, Aruba, San Vincenzo and Grenandine.<br />The success in the Italian Cup handed over to Sir Safety Conad Perugia two passes for the next season: the Block Devils are already certain to dispute the Cev Cup 2018/2019 and the Italian Super Cup 2018.<br /><br /></span><br /><br /></p> urn:store:1:blog:post:1130 https://www.mikasa.it/en/mt9-kinpy-a-new-model-of-kneepads MT9 KINPY A NEW MODEL OF KNEEPADS <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><strong><img src="https://www.mikasa.it/images/uploaded/New%20Folder/MT9-0034.jpg" style="float: left; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 5px; margin-top: 5px;" height="316" width="150" />Mikasa</strong> <span style="font-size: small;">dedicates the</span></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><strong> MT9 KINPY</strong> <span style="font-size: small;">to women. A new model of knee pads, <span id="result_box" lang="en"><span>characterized by the shorter design because the impact protection is not a matter of centimeters.</span></span></span><strong></strong></span></span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>ADVANCED PATELLA &amp; LEG JOINT PROTECTION</strong></span><span style="font-size: small;"></span><span style="font-size: small;"><br />Specially designed pad for advanced patella protection without the bulk. The special foam ensures a high protection durgin the impact. Mikasa MT9, with its shorter design, increases the freedom of movement both during the jump and in the defense.</span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><br /><strong><span style="font-size: small;">INNOVATIVE FLEXIBILITY</span></strong><span style="font-size: small;"></span><span style="font-size: small;"><br />MIKASA designed MT9 with special flex points to give you maximum flexibility and maximum protection around knee joints. The best protection with the best movement.</span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong><span style="font-size: small;"><img src="https://www.mikasa.it/images/uploaded/New Folder/MT9-0034 KINPY - SIDE.jpg" style="float: left; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 5px; margin-top: 5px;" height="222" width="150" /></span></strong></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong><span style="font-size: small;"><br />MOISTURE-WICKING FABRIC<br /></span></strong><span style="font-size: small;">Quick-drying fabric keeps perspiration away from skin.</span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></strong></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></strong></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>CIRCULAR ELASTIC KNITTING</strong></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;">MIKFIBER fabric keeps kneepad sleeve in place during play.</span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong><span style="font-size: small;">COUNTOUR NYLON ELASTIC SLEEVE</span></strong><br /><span style="font-size: small;">Durable, breathable &amp; long-lasting fabric are designed for excellent performance, ultimate comfort and fit.</span></p> urn:store:1:blog:post:1128 https://www.mikasa.it/en/2018-christmas 2018 CHRISTMAS <p><img src="https://www.mikasa.it/images/uploaded/New Folder/AUGURI DI NATALE 2017 FORMATO QUADRATO.jpg" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="500" height="500" /></p> <p></p> <p>In these pre-holiday days we were struck by a phrase by the musician Ezio Bosso: "Smiles approach more than steps and open more doors of the keys".<br /><br />For this Christmas we wish you thousands of smiles to be closer to those you love or to open those doors that too often you have found closed.<br /><br />The time of the Greetings Season is also an opportunity to thank those who believe that our work is synonymous with quality, professionalism and competence. You are extraordinary Partners and CustomerS.<br /><br />As always, thanks to the Mikasa Team Uniform that transforms our clothing into sporting spectacle and emotions.<br /><br />The wish and the greatest thank you goes, as always, to those who choose to live their passion for sport using our balls or wearing our clothing. We are honored to be your choice.<br /><br />A Merry Christmas and a 2018 that fulfills all your dreams. Big or small they are.</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:1125 https://www.mikasa.it/en/mikasa-signs-beach-volleyball-phenom-sara-hughes MIKASA SIGNS BEACH VOLLEYBALL PHENOM SARA HUGHES <p><span style="font-size: medium;"><strong><img src="https://www.mikasa.it/images/uploaded/New Folder/Mikasa-The-Perfect-Match-Sara-Hughes-Ad-2017.jpg" style="float: left;margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 5px; margin-top: 5px" width="500" height="649" />Mikasa</strong> and two-time NCAA Beach Volleyball Champion, <strong>Sara Hughes</strong>, have entered into a sponsorship agreement through 2020. &ldquo;Mikasa Corporation is extremely proud to begin our sponsorship with Ms. Sara Hughes, who is an exceptional beach volleyball athlete. We look forward to being a part of her continued success in the future,&rdquo; said Mr. <em>Yuji Saeki</em>, President of Mikasa Corporation. Sara, a recent graduate of USC, was a dominant force in the collegiate circuit: 140 wins, 4 losses. She is that extremely rare athlete that makes the sport look so easy, which it&rsquo;s anything but. Her success has not come overnight or without tremendous sacrifice, hard work and determination. Sara has worked hard at perfecting her craft since she was very young, and will be a serious threat on the international and domestic tours for years to come. Mikasa recognizes and praises Sara&rsquo;s numerous accolades and successes, and will strongly support her desire to be the best on the beach.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: medium;">Sara is also a great role model and ambassador for youth athletes playing this dynamic and growing sport. Sara routinely volunteers her time by coaching young athletes with the same passion she brings to every professional match she plays.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: medium;">As full-time participants on the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour for the first time, Sara Hughes and her partner Kelly Claes, American collegiate champions from the University of Southern California in Los Angeles finished as one of the top 16 women&rsquo;s teams on the international circuit by winning 18 of 31 matches at seven events with Hughes being named as the Rookie of the Year and Claes also receiving votes.</span></p> urn:store:1:blog:post:1123 https://www.mikasa.it/en/mikasa-digital-print MIKASA DIGITAL PRINT <p><img src="https://www.mikasa.it/images/uploaded/New Folder/mikasa digital print bluie.jpg" style="vertical-align: bottom; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="500" height="250" /></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms,geneva; font-size: small;"><strong>Mikasa Digital Print Project</strong> starts a new phase, resetting the standby time for <span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>MT291 Campus</strong></span>, <span style="font-size: medium;">MT292 Band</span>, <span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>MT293 Tagun</strong></span>, and <strong><span style="font-size: medium;">MT294 Miri</span></strong>. These four items, in the colors presented in the MIKASA TEAM UNIFORM 2017/18 catalog, are already in our warehouses, ready to be ordered.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms,geneva; font-size: small;"></span><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms,geneva; font-size: small;">MT291, MT292, MT293 and MT294 <strong>delete the production minima and the reassortment clauses</strong>. The supply responds perfectly to the needs of the team that chooses to become a Mikasa Team Uniform and to enter the field with an unmistakable style.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms,geneva; font-size: small;"></span><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms,geneva; font-size: small;">The <strong>maximum freedo</strong>m offered does not come to terms with the <strong>quality</strong> that has always characterized Mikasa Digital Print project. These meshes are made of <strong>KLIMATEK</strong>, a 100% polyester fabric ideal for making prints in transfer. Extremely soft, it accompanies every athletic gesture dressing to perfection.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms,geneva; font-size: small;"></span><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms,geneva; font-size: small;">As always Mikasa Digital Print is a<strong> Made in Italy</strong> project.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms,geneva; font-size: small;"></span><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms,geneva; font-size: small;">Mikasa Digital Print, all the plus of a success:</span></p> <ul> <li><strong><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms,geneva; font-size: small;">DESIGN</span></strong><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms,geneva; font-size: small;">Innovative graphics with strong visual impact. Textures and color combinations that will exalt the spaces available to sponsors for eye-catching looks.</span><br /><br /></li> <li><strong><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms,geneva; font-size: small;">ZERO PRODUCTION TIMES</span></strong><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms,geneva; font-size: small;">The only waiting time will be to process your order and put it in shipping. </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><strong><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms,geneva; font-size: small;">NO REASSORTMENT CLAUSES</span></strong><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms,geneva; font-size: small;">Choose the sizes, quantities and colors you want and which are for a tailor made supply.</span><br /><br /></li> <li><strong><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms,geneva; font-size: small;">MADE IN ITALY</span></strong><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms,geneva; font-size: small;">Production and fabrics are Italian, checked at every stage in the Caerano San Marco offices to guarantee the customer an absolute quality.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms,geneva; font-size: small;">For more information, you can contact SG&amp;B Srl Customer Service at the following contact details: </span></p> <p><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms,geneva; font-size: small;">Phone - 0423/6577</span><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms,geneva; font-size: small;">Email - m.tessaro@sgeb.it or a.tessariol@sgeb.it or b.debortoli@sgeb.it</span></p> <p></p> urn:store:1:blog:post:1121 https://www.mikasa.it/en/the-first-time-ever-of-sir-safety-conad-perugia THE FIRST TIME EVER OF SIR SAFETY CONAD PERUGIA <p><span style="font-size: small;"><img src="https://www.mikasa.it/images/uploaded/New Folder/EG5I6650.JPG" style="float: left;margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 5px; margin-top: 5px" width="400" height="267" />The speaker of <strong>Male Italian Supercup</strong> presented the final using these emphatic words: &ldquo;This is the moment, this is the match&rdquo;. </span><br /><span style="font-size: small;">For<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong> Sir Safaty Conad Perugia</strong></span> players, this phrase has become a mantra in front of enthusiastic 4291 volleyball fans at Eurosuole Forum in Civitanova Marche. </span><br /><span style="font-size: small;">After five silver medal in italian and european competitions, Sir Safety Conad Perugia finally lifted his first trophy in the history, the Del Monte Supercup 2017/2018 is for Lorenzo Bernardi's team, after an emotional game versus home team Cucine Lube Civitanova.</span><br /><span style="font-size: small;">The joy of the win started after a spike of US player <span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>Aaron Russell</strong></span>, who is elected the MVP of the match. He closed the match point in which everything has been seen: powerful spikes of Cucine Lube Civitanova and amazing digs of Sir Safety Conad Perugia, with<strong><span style="font-size: medium;"> Ivan Zaytsev</span></strong> flying over three meters from the bottom line to save the MVA200 that has changed forever the history of this Club.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: small;"></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><img src="https://www.mikasa.it/images/uploaded/New Folder/Perugia Lube Supercoppa.jpg" style="float: left;margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 5px; margin-top: 5px" width="400" height="400" />Italian Supercup was also the first opportunity to see the new home and away jersey of Sir Safety Conad Perugia. The 2017/18 kits, born from the profound synergy between Mikasa Italia and Club, amaze the aggressiveness they transmit thanks to a graphic project that can be renewed at all times, without sacrificing its symbols as the grifo or flames . The color is absolute protagonist. The racing jerseys blend two contrasting colors for a defined bicolor effect also present on the shorts (gray with black for the home, red with black for the away). Sir Safety Conad Perugia jerseys are 100% Made in Italy. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size: small;"></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;">As usual for the great events organized by the Italian Volleyball League, the Final Four of Italian Supercup has also received great media coverage abroad. The Finals were broadcast in Bahrain, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, EAU, Yemen, Algeria, Chad, Egypt, Libya, Djibouti, Mauritania, Morocco, Somalia, Sudan and Tunisia, Serbia, Kosovo, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Slovenia, Macedonia, Montenegro, Poland, Bermuda, Bahamas, Antigua and Barbuda, Caiman Islands, Jamaica, Granada, Barbados, British Virgin Islands, Santa Lucia, Trinidad and Tobago, San Vincenzo and Grenadines, Cyprus, Turkey, Greece.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: small;"></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;">The winning streak of the Mikasa Team Uniform in 2017 seems to never end and November 1 is the last event with the victory for this solar year. Imoco Volley Conegliano, who hold the 2017 National Cup, will challenge Novara, the team that has stood the last championship in the 2017, in Female Supercup.</span><br /><br /></p> urn:store:1:blog:post:1119 https://www.mikasa.it/en/back-to-volley BACK TO VOLLEY <p><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><img src="https://www.mikasa.it/images/uploaded/New Folder/Perugia amichevole pre campionato.jpg" style="float: left;margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 5px; margin-top: 5px" width="400" height="267" />Pre season ended for most of the Men's and Women's Clubs starting this week with official matches</span><br /><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">The highlight of the week is the<strong> Del Monte Supercoppa Italiana</strong> scheduled on Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 at the Eurosuole Forum in Civitanova Marche. The <strong><span style="font-size: medium;">MVA200</span></strong> will be the official ball of this two-day big volley, a season-long ouverture that anticipates the 2018 World Cup in Italy and Bulgaria and will therefore be even more competitive.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">The Men's Volleyball League for the sixth consecutive year has chosen our unmistakable yellow vblue ball for all matches of the 73nd Italian Championships and all the events of the League Volleyball. Among the four contenders at the first season trophy there will also be the Sir Safety Conad Perugia, a club belonging to the Mikasa Team Uniform Project, which is still among the most ambitious of the Italian landscape this season. To capture a place in the final, De Cecco and his teammates will have to pass Diatec Trentino in the semifinal scheduled at 7 pm on Saturday, October 7th. In the other semifinal there are Lube Civitanova Marche and Azimut Modena.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">On Wednesday the 4th, Kioene Padova e BCC Castellana Grotte, two more Mikasa Team Uniform, will face in the Italian Cup. The formula of the 40th edition involves for the first time all 14 of the SuperLega but for Padova and Castellana there will be no evidence of appeal. Whoever wins will pass to the eighth, who loses will be eliminated from the competition.</span><br /><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;"></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><br /></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><img src="https://www.mikasa.it/images/uploaded/New Folder/FabrisWolosz.jpg" style="float: left;margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 5px; margin-top: 5px" width="300" height="200" />Sunday, October 8 is kick-off time also for the Women's Serie A2 championship, where Mikasa is on the go with three teams: Lpm Volleyball Mondov&igrave;, Delta Informatica Trentino and Olimpia Teodora Ravenna.</span><br /><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">Imoco Volley Conegliano, Supercoppa and Coppa Italia 2017 holders, will have to wait for the weekend of 14 and 15 October before starting a new path in the top women's championship, a period of time that will allow players engaged in Women's European Championship to integrate with teammates. </span><br /><br /></p> urn:store:1:blog:post:1117 https://www.mikasa.it/en/mikasa-shares-the-ambitions-of-bcc-castellana-grotte MIKASA SHARES THE AMBITIONS OF BCC CASTELLANA GROTTE <p><img src="https://www.mikasa.it/images/uploaded/New Folder/Rinnovo NewMater.jpg" style="float: left; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 5px; margin-top: 5px" width="300" height="200" />Three consecutive promotions to climb Italian volleyball from B2Serie to SuperLega UnipolSai is the exciting route of <span style="font-size: small;"><strong>BCC Castellana Grotte</strong></span>.<br /><br />Programming, ambition and a great dream have waved the company of President Carpinelli, who in 2017/18 will represent the summit of volleyball in Puglia. A region that demonstrates all its passion for volleyball, with the number of memberships that is reflected in the number of formations in the top male championships with five teams between SuperLega UnipolSai and A2 Series UnipolSai.</p> <p><br />Mikasa is next to the New Mater Volley from the 2013/14 season and will do it for the next three seasons.</p> <p><br /><em>"BCC Castellana Grotte will still be a Mikasa Team Uniform -</em> says <strong>Stefano De Bortoli</strong>, Ceo of SG&amp;B Srl - <em>and could not be otherwise. Collaboration with the Club has always been very involved. These days we are finishing up the graphic design that will characterize the next season's playoff, aware that this jersey is full of expectations. It will be the Superlega UnipolSai debut. It will have to be special".</em></p> <p><em></em><br /><em>"We are really happy and honored to continue to match the prestigious Mikasa brand to our Club</em> - <strong>Bruno De Mori</strong> speech- <em>even in the top national series. The relationship that binds us to the company guided by Stefano De Bortoli has accompanied us from B2 so its continuation has taken place so naturally. "</em><br />The 2017/18 season for New Mater Volley will begin with the 16th Coppa Italia scheduled on October 4th with Kioene Padova. The league debut, scheduled for October 15, will be chill. The newly promoted New Mater will play its first match at the PalaPanini, the Italian volleyball team, with Azimut Modena, one the most credited team in the next season.<br /><br /><br /></p> urn:store:1:blog:post:1115 https://www.mikasa.it/en/lega-volley-has-launched-2017%2F18-superleague-calendar LEGA VOLLEY HAS LAUNCHED 2017/18 SUPERLEAGUE CALENDAR <p><img src="https://www.mikasa.it/images/uploaded/New Folder/DeMicheli.jpg" style="float: left;margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 5px; margin-top: 5px" width="300" height="200" />&nbsp;<strong><span style="font-size: small;">The 2017/18 season for the Men's Volleyball League</span></strong> has already begun. A season that <strong><span style="font-size: small;">Mikasa</span></strong> will accompany under the partnership that for the sixth consecutive year will see us alongside the Consortium of Society chaired by <em>Mrs Paola De Micheli.</em></p> <p><em></em>As in the previous five years, the <span style="font-size: small;"><strong>MVA200</strong></span> will be the exclusive and official ball of the 73rd Italian Championship and all events organized by Lega Volley.</p> <p>Serie A2 UnipolSai will start next 24th september with Girone Bianco and Girone Blu with Superleague first round scheduled 15th october.</p> <p><br />The Season of the Magnificent Fourteen will have an overwhelming ouverture with the Del Monte&reg; Supercup. The eventi will take place 7th and 8th october in Civitanova Marche with Final Four formula. Sir Safety Conad Perugia, Azimut Modena, Trentino Volley and Lube Civitanova Marche will contend, once again, the first trophy of the season.</p> <p><br /><img src="https://www.mikasa.it/images/uploaded/New%20Folder/ZAN_6060.jpg" style="float: right;margin-top: 5px; margin-left: 10px" width="300" height="200" />Del Monte&reg; Italian Cup will live in October all the decisive shifts to define the four names of the Final Four (January 27-28, 2018). The team will face 16th of final (Sora &ndash; Milano and Kioene Padova &ndash; BCC Castellana) on 4th October. In the Eighth Finals (October, 11th) we will see the entry into the competition of Vibo Valentia, Ravenna, Verona, Piacenza, Monza e Latina.</p> <p>Seven days later (October 18th) the quarter-finals with the Fab Four of the previous season: Civitanova, Sir Safety Conad Perugia, Modena and Trento. <br /><br />The most beautiful championship in the world is about to come back.<br /><br /><br /></p> urn:store:1:blog:post:1112 https://www.mikasa.it/en/mikasa-and-kioene-padova-still-a-renewal MIKASA AND KIOENE PADOVA STILL A RENEWAL <p>The strong partnership between <span style="font-size: small;"><strong>MIKASA</strong></span> and <strong><span style="font-size: small;">Kioene Pallavolo Padova</span></strong> will continue for another three seasons thanks to the renewal signed in this month of June.</p> <p>A longstanding partnership, the first championship played by the Black&amp;White Club as the Mikasa Team Uniform dates back to the 2009-10 season, based on project and innovation.</p> <p>There are so many emotions that characterized the first 8 years of sponsorship: the splendid double of 2013-14 when Padua won the SuperLega direct promotion and the A2 Italian Cup or the national titles collectedy by one of the most prominent youth sectors.</p> <p>A path that will continue along the road drawn by Kioene Pallavolo Padova and named by the &nbsp;club <strong><span style="font-size: small;"># RoadTo2020.</span></strong></p> <p>These are the words of <strong><span style="font-size: small;">Stefano De Bortol</span></strong>i, Managing Director SG&amp;B Srl A Sports Company: "We are pleased to announce that we will travel together for another 3 years with a company that has designed a new project to plan its growth. Competitiveness in the field with the first team, quality of the youth sector and entertainment will be the foundations of the design of the Club of President Fabio Cremonese. In the last three season Padova has proved to be a Great among the Great.</p> <p>To tell about the deal, Kioene Pallavolo Padova and Mikasa have created a video with Marco Volpato as the protagonist. The middle blocker has been entrusted with the task of retracing the previous 8 seasons in the eight Mikasa branded shirts. To see Marco Volpato in model version<a href="https://www.facebook.com/MikasaItalia/videos/1878674812388076/"> click here: </a></p> <p><iframe width="560" height="315" style="border: none; overflow: hidden;" src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FMikasaItalia%2Fvideos%2F1878674812388076%2F&amp;show_text=0&amp;width=560" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></p> urn:store:1:blog:post:1110 https://www.mikasa.it/en/fourth-italian-title-for-cucine-lube-civitanova FOURTH ITALIAN TITLE FOR CUCINE LUBE CIVITANOVA <p><b>&nbsp;</b></p> <p><img src="https://www.mikasa.it/images/uploaded/New Folder/OK_ POST FACEBOOK LUBE VOLLEY VITTORIA_SCUDETTO 2016-2017 1.jpg" style="float: left;margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 5px; margin-top: 5px" width="500" height="419" /><span style="font-size: small;">The extraordinary 2017 <strong>Cucine Lube Civitanova</strong> culminates with the victory of the Italian Championship.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: small;">On Sunday the Italian star-studded team defeated Trentino Volley 3-1 to give themselves an unassailable 3-0 (they won 3-0 and 3-2 the other clashes) in the best of five series.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: small;">For Cucine Lube Civitanova is the fourth national title. The previous were in 2006, 2012, 2014.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: small;">Lube&rsquo;managers and players defined it as the most beautiful because this is the first home win for Lube in a championship game, the 18th consecutive win at Eurosuole Forum in this season ( 100% of wins).</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: small;">For the fourth time Lube made the double, two trophies in the same season. It happened in 2001 with Cev Cup and Italian Cup, Cev Cup and Italian Title in 2006, SuperCup and Italian Cup in 2009, and in this fantastic 2017 with Italian Cup and Italian Title.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: small;">This victory is the pass for the FIVB Volleyball Men&rsquo;s Club World Championship that takes place from December 11-17 in Poland.</span></p> urn:store:1:blog:post:1108 https://www.mikasa.it/en/dinamo-moscow-wrap-up-russian-championship DINAMO MOSCOW WRAP UP RUSSIAN CHAMPIONSHIP <p><span style="font-size: small;"><img src="https://www.mikasa.it/images/uploaded/New Folder/Mosca titolo nazionale.jpg" style="float: left;margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 5px; margin-top: 5px" width="400" height="267" />Clubs belonging to the <strong>Mikasa Team Uniform Project</strong> continue to shine, collecting successes in 2016/17 season.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: small;">The bronze medal of the<strong> Sir Sicoma Colussi Perugia</strong> and the bronze medal of the <strong>Cucine Lube Civitanova</strong> came from the palpitating Final Four of Cev Champions League in Rome.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: small;">In the same hours <strong>Dinamo Moscow</strong> confirmed their dominance on the national stage, winning the 2017 Russian SuperLeague, the second in a row.</span><br /><span style="font-size: small;">On Saturday night the Russian star-studded team defeated Dinamo Kazan 3-1 to give themselves an unassailable 3-1 in the best of five series. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: small;">Dinamo Moscow completed a remarkable turnaround after the first 3-0 defeat, then Goncharova and her teammates won the subsequent clashes 3-0, 3-2 and 3-1.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: small;">The championship victory will also fill them with confidence before their participation at the FIVB Volleyball Women&rsquo;s Club World Championship that takes place from May 9-14 in Kobe, Japan.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: small;">Dinamo have never taken part in the Club World Championships and will make their debut in the competition with the opening match against VakifBank.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: small;">The other team will be in Kobe are: Hisamitsu Spring Saga (Japan), Rexona Sesc (Brasil), Vakifbank Istanbul (Turkey), Eczacibasi VitrA Istanbul (Turkey), Nec Red Rockets (Japan), Osasco Voleibol Clube (Brasil), Volero Zurigo (Switzerland).</span><br /><br /></p> urn:store:1:blog:post:1103 https://www.mikasa.it/en/happy-easter HAPPY EASTER <p><img src="https://www.mikasa.it/images/uploaded/New Folder/Instagram_ AUGURI DI PASQUA 2017 FORMATO_QUADRATO.jpg" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" height="400" width="400" /></p> <p></p> <p><br /><span style="font-size: small;">SG&amp;B, Official and Exclusive Mikasa's Distributor in Italy and Croatia, wish you an Happy Easter Sunday.</span></p> urn:store:1:blog:post:1101 https://www.mikasa.it/en/nova-kbm-branik-maribor-lifts-the-cup-of-slovenia NOVA KBM BRANIK MARIBOR LIFTS THE CUP OF SLOVENIA <p><img src="https://www.mikasa.it/images/uploaded/New Folder/CELEBRATE SLOVENIAN CUP 2017.jpg" style="float: left;margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 5px; margin-top: 5px" height="335" width="400" /><span style="font-size: small;">The awesome 2017 of <strong>Mikasa Team Uniform</strong> continues. The Mikasa' project&nbsp;<span id="result_box" tabindex="-1" lang="en"><span id="result_box" tabindex="-1" lang="en">dedicated</span> to technical apparel for volleyball gets another clamorous success.</span></span></p> <p><span tabindex="-1" style="font-size: small;" lang="en"><span id="result_box" tabindex="-1" lang="en"><span id="result_box" tabindex="-1" lang="en">At last weekend, <strong>Nova KBM Branik Maribor</strong> won the <strong>2017 Slovenian Cup</strong>.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: small;"><span tabindex="-1" lang="en"><span id="result_box" tabindex="-1" lang="en"><span id="result_box" tabindex="-1" lang="en">The trophy was conquered after a pulsating </span></span></span><span tabindex="-1" lang="en"><span id="result_box" tabindex="-1" lang="en"><span id="result_box" tabindex="-1" lang="en">and balanced </span></span></span><span tabindex="-1" lang="en"><span id="result_box" tabindex="-1" lang="en"><span id="result_box" tabindex="-1" lang="en">final with Calcit Volleyball Ljubljana, decided only with tie-break (25-21; 21-25; 25-23; 27-29; 15-7 the score).</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span tabindex="-1" lang="en"><span><span id="result_box" tabindex="-1" lang="en"><span style="font-size: small;"><span id="result_box" tabindex="-1" lang="en"><br />An inspired Mlakar, top scorer of the match with 34 points, led the Maribor to victory. Decisive acceleration in the tie-break when Maribor scored nine consecutive points going from 1-3 to 10-3.</span></span><span></span></span></span></span></p> urn:store:1:blog:post:1099 https://www.mikasa.it/en/imoco-volley-conegliano-win-first-title-of-2016-17-season-in-italy IMOCO VOLLEY CONEGLIANO WIN FIRST TITLE OF 2016-17 SEASON IN ITALY <p style="text-align: center;"></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://www.mikasa.it/images/uploaded/New Folder/CoppaItalia Conegliano.jpg" height="400" width="600" /></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p>2017 starts with a historic and exceptional goals for <strong><span style="font-size: small;">Mikasa Team Uniform.</span></strong></p> <p><strong><span style="font-size: small;"></span></strong> <br />32 days after the success of <strong><span style="font-size: small;">Cucine Lube Civitanova</span> </strong>in Italian Cup - Men, for the first time <strong><span style="font-size: small;">Imoco Volley Conegliano</span></strong> won the female tricolor trophy turning the spotlight on the <strong><span style="font-size: small;">Mikasa Team Uniform Project</span></strong>.</p> <p>Imoco&rsquo;s triumphal march continues unabated. After the Italian Title (2016, May 2) and Italia Supercup (2016, December 8), the Panthers won the Italian Cup last week end. Three hits in just 10 month that make exceptional the path taken by the Venetian society, especially given that the current one is only the fourth season in the A1 League.</p> <p><br />During the Final Four, organized in Florence, Imoco Volley Conegliano has demonstrated an huge quantity of talent that have overshadowed their opponents.</p> <p><br />In the semifinals Serena Ortolani and her teammate have passed Novara 3-1 fielding a choral evidence that showed the great offensive quality<br />Conquered the first final of the Club&rsquo;s history in this competition, Imoco Volley has not missed the opportunity and shutting out Modena 3-0 (25-23; 25-22; 25-23)<br /><br /></p> <p><img src="https://www.mikasa.it/images/uploaded/New%20Folder/DeGennaro.jpg" style="float: left; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 5px; margin-top: 5px;" height="400" /></p> <p><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: x-small;">Libero <strong><span style="font-size: small;">Monica De Gennaro</span></strong> was named MVP of the final <span style="font-family: Verdana,Arial;" size="2">for her 79 per cent receiving efficiency and exceptional digging performance</span></span></p> <p></p> <p><br />Imoco Volley success was aired live or near live in <strong><span style="font-size: small;">48 Nations</span></strong>: Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Dominican Republic, Uruguay, Venezuela, USA, Canada, Botswana, Congo, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ghana , Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi, Namibia, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, South Sudan, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zanzibar, Zimbabwe, Slovenia, Croatia, Serbia, Macedonia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro , Cyprus.<br /><br /><br /><br /></p> urn:store:1:blog:post:1096 https://www.mikasa.it/en/mikasa-compliments-to-mr-bruno-cattaneo-the-new-president-of-the-italian-volleyball-federation MIKASA COMPLIMENTS TO MR. BRUNO CATTANEO THE NEW PRESIDENT OF THE ITALIAN VOLLEYBALL FEDERATION <p><img src="https://www.mikasa.it/images/uploaded/New Folder (2)/SIMG_5065.JPG" style="float: left; margin-top: 5px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 5px;" width="300" height="232" /></p> <p style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">Sunday, February 26, the General Elective Assembly elected Mr <span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>Bruno Cattaneo</strong></span> as President of the Italian Volleyball Federation. </span></p> <p style="font-size: small;"><span id="result_box" lang="en"><span>Fipav's President</span> <span>and</span> <span>the</span> <span>newly elected</span> <span>Federal</span> Board will programme the future of volleyball for the next four-year Olympic, <span></span> <span></span></span><span id="result_box" lang="en"><span>after the long</span> <span>mandate of the</span> <span>outgoing President</span> <span>Carlo</span> <span>Magri</span><span>.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: small;"><span id="result_box" lang="en"><span>In the aftermath</span> <span>of the election</span><span>,</span> <span>the number one</span> <span>of</span> <span>Fipav</span> <span>reiterated</span> <span>in a statement</span> <span>the attention</span> <span>to the territories</span> <span>and their</span> <span>involvement as</span> <span>the heart</span> <span>of its mandate</span><span>.</span></span></span></p> <p></p> <p>(in the picture Fipav President Bruno Cattaneo and Stefano De Bortoli, SG&amp;B Srl CEO)</p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></p> <p><img src="https://www.mikasa.it/images/uploaded/New Folder (2)/Fipav President and Vice Presidents (002).jpg" style="margin: 5px auto; display: block;" width="500" height="230" /></p> <p><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></p> <p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>Adriano Bilato</strong> <span style="font-size: small;">(the second from the right in the picture) </span></span>and <span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>Giuseppe Manfredi</strong></span> (the first from the left) won the race for the two Vice-President positions, with the new FIPAV Board of Administration including also the following members: Francesco Apostoli, Davide Angelo Anzalone, Guido Pasciari, Beppino Mazzon, Catia Pedrini, Ferruccio Riva and Gianfranco Salmaso. Franco Bertoli and Francesca Piccinini will serve at the athletes’ representatives in the Board with Marco Paolini taking the spot for coaches<span id="result_box" lang="en"><span>.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: small;"><span id="result_box" lang="en"><span>Mikasa</span> <span>wishes the</span> Fipav <span>board</span> <span>that the policy</span> <span>objectives can be achieved</span> <span>in the shortest</span> <span>possible time</span></span>.</span></p> urn:store:1:blog:post:1094 https://www.mikasa.it/en/italian-cup-in-90-seconds ITALIAN CUP IN 90 SECONDS <p>Unipol Arena in Casalecchio di Reno celebrated with cheers of 9,000 spectators Cucine Lube Civitanova, one of the Mikasa Team Uniform, won the Del Monte Italian Cup in a thrilling 3-1 win over Trentino Volley.<br /><br />The Italian Cup Final Four was played with Mikasa MVA200 with the extraordinary exciting atmosphere of the Italian Male Volleyball League. In two days there were 17,000 spectators in total, the audience engaged by a big sports show with the highly scenic entertainment.</p> <p></p> <p><iframe width="560" height="315" style="border: none; overflow: hidden;" src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FLegaVolleySerieA%2Fvideos%2F1049831048454110%2F&amp;show_text=0&amp;width=560" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></p> urn:store:1:blog:post:1092 https://www.mikasa.it/en/kelsey-robinson-is-back KELSEY ROBINSON IS BACK <p>End of season that promises to be stellar for <strong><span style="font-size: small;">Imoco Volley Conegliano</span></strong>, the Mikasa Team Uniform which proudly carries the italian flag printed on its shirt.</p> <p><br />After winning the <strong><span style="font-size: small;">Italian Super Cup</span></strong> which symbolically ended the 2015/16 season, the Panthers, as supporters called Imoco&rsquo;s Player, seem to have even more hunger.</p> <p><br />In January, two shots of the market reveal a desire to get to the bottom in all competitions in which the Imoco Volley Conegliano is still running: <strong>CEV Champions League, Italian League and Cup</strong>. At the court of coach Mazzanti, next to the transfer of Female Italian National bench, came the USA <span style="font-size: small;"><strong>Nicole Fawcett</strong> </span>and <strong><span style="font-size: small;">Kelsey Robinson</span>.</strong></p> <p><br /><strong>Nicole Fawcett</strong> is the new name and she comes with outstanding credentials as gold at the 2014 World Championship or the 55 points scored in a single match in the South Korean league.</p> <p><br />About <strong>Kelsey Robinson</strong> there is nothing to find out, she is the most welcome return. Last year she was a real tornado on the Italian championship. Her qualities dragged Conegliano to win the first championship, she was chosen MVP of the final.</p> <p><br />After the Olympic bronze in Rio 2016 and the first part of the 2016/17 season in the Chinese League, Kelsey Robinson is back for affection and gratitude: "<em>I'm delighted to be here. I finished the season in China and I had many options, but I chose with my heart. Last year I experienced strong emotions and for me Conegliano is a special place, the Club, Mazzanti Coach and staff are top, here I was fine and all have helped me and allowed to grow so much. Last year we won in the end, I hope to also redo this year. "</em></p> <p>Click and see the press conference:</p> <p><br /><br /></p> <p><iframe width="560" height="315" style="border: none; overflow: hidden;" src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fimocovolley%2Fvideos%2F1574774499200216%2F&amp;show_text=0&amp;width=560" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></p> urn:store:1:blog:post:1090 https://www.mikasa.it/en/cucine-lube-civitanova-lifted-the-italian-cup-in-front-of-9000-sell-out-crowd- CUCINE LUBE CIVITANOVA LIFTED THE ITALIAN CUP IN FRONT OF 9000 SELL OUT CROWD <p><img src="https://www.mikasa.it/images/uploaded/New Folder/ZAN_6060.jpg" style="float: left; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 5px; margin-top: 5px;" width="400" height="267" />Unipol Arena in Casalecchio di Reno celebrated with cheers of <strong><span style="font-size: small;">9,000</span></strong> spectators <strong><span style="font-size: small;">Cucine Lube Civitanova</span></strong>, one of the Mikasa Team Uniform, that last sunday won the Del Monte Italian Cup in a thrilling 3-1 win over Trentino Volley.</p> <p><br />With this success, rising to <strong><span style="font-size: small;">17 trophies</span></strong> palmares of white and red (3<em><strong> Italian Championship, 1 CEV Champions League, 5 Italian Cup, 3 CEV Cup, four Italian SuperCup, 1 Challenge Cup</strong></em>).</p> <p><br />The fifth Italian Cup has come to an end of a Final Four in which the collective of Civitanova, led by the Italian National coach <strong>Gian Lorenzo Blengini</strong>, proved stellar in both quality of play and intensity. Since the semi-final match against Piacenza, Osmany Juantorena and teammates had a clear desire to return to the top step of the podium.</p> <p></p> <p><br />The last trophy dates back, in fact, to 2014, when Cucine Lube won his last Italian Super Cup.<br />The Italian Cup Final Four, played with <strong><span style="font-size: small;">Mikasa MVA200</span></strong>, confirmed the extraordinary organizational capacity of the<strong> Italian Male Volleyball League</strong>. In two days we were totaled <span style="font-size: small;"><strong>17,000 spectators</strong></span>, the audience engaged by a big sports show (enriched from the Serie A2 Italian Cup Final) but also with an high scenic entertainment.</p> <p><img src="https://www.mikasa.it/images/uploaded/New Folder/Esultanza Lube.jpg" style="float: right; margin-top: 5px; margin-right: 10 px;" width="300" height="200" /></p> <p><br />The matches were broadcast live or near-live to Sportklub (Serbia, Kosovo, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Slovenia, Macedonia, Montenegro), Sportklub Poland (Poland), OTE (Greece), Saran (Turkey), Sky Mexico (Mexico , Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama, Dominican Republic), Sportmax (Caribbean Bermuda, Bahamas, Antigua and Barbuda, Caim&aacute;n Islands, Jamaica, Granada, Barbados, British Virgin Islands, St. Lucia, Trinidad and Tobago , Aruba, St Vincent and the Grenadines), Img and Perform (streaming worldwide distribution for betting).<br />In Italy, thanks to national channel Raisport, people have experienced the amazing atmosphere of the Unipol Arena.<br />Thanks to the sponsorship with Italian Male Volleyball League and with Cucine Lube Civitanova, the Italian Cup was also a triumph for Mikasa.<br /><br /><br /></p> urn:store:1:blog:post:1088 https://www.mikasa.it/en/mikasa-vls300-is-the-official-and-exclusive-ball-of-the-italian-beach-volleyball-league MIKASA VLS300 IS THE OFFICIAL AND EXCLUSIVE BALL OF THE ITALIAN BEACH VOLLEYBALL LEAGUE <p><strong><span style="font-size: small;"><img src="https://www.mikasa.it/images/uploaded/New Folder/2017_LIBV-CIS-LocandinaGenerale.jpg" style="float: left;margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 5px; margin-top: 5px" width="350" height="495" />Mikasa</span></strong> at the forefront in Italy also in beach volleyball.</p> <p><br />From January 29 it will be alongside the <strong><span style="font-size: small;">Italian Beach Volleyball League</span></strong> in the 1st Winter Championship for Club, where the model VLS300 will be the official and exclusive ball <strong><span style="font-size: small;">VLS300</span> </strong>of the competition.</p> <p><br />The 1st Winter Championship for Club is a turning point for beach volleyball in Italy. Thanks to the splendid achievements of the Italian athletes at the last Olympics, more and more people are following o practicing beach volley.</p> <p><br />The Italian League Beach Volleyball organizes the first team championship reserved to its affiliates. The championship will be divided into various territorial stage which will be played simultaneously but with different game locations. Act concluding the final in Rome on 6 and 7 May 2017.<br />The Championship kick off will be on January 29 and will be held in 9 cities (Milan, Turin, Mantua, Modena, Rimini, Bologna, Rome, Latina and Padova) and 16 different location.</p> <p><br />All the matches of the 1st Winter Championship for Club will be played with Mikasa balls and specifically with VLS300 model, chosen by the FIVB as the official and exclusive ball for beach volleyball. Launched in 2010, the VLS300 is built with a special technology that makes it unique. The sewing system, "Twist Lock" prevents 10 contrasting color panels to be open even after an intensive and professional use of the ball. Made in Super Composite, the VLS 300 is resistant to perspiration, water and heat. The inside with a water repellent finish and a sponge layer in the internal structure guarantees to the flask a minimum absorption of water ensuring the maintenance of official weight even with different climatic conditions or rich in moisture. The grip, already excellent, will be accentuated with the use and the combination of colors (white, yellow and blue), as well as recall the colors of summer, it is designed to make the ball visible to the players and the public in all conditions.</p> <p><br /><strong>NUMBERS OF CHAMPIONSHIP</strong> - <strong><span style="font-size: small;">37</span></strong> admitted Clubs, <strong><span style="font-size: small;">29</span></strong> venues involved in the territorial phases, interregional and finale, <span style="font-size: small;"><strong>140</strong></span> registered teams, <span style="font-size: small;"><strong>560</strong> </span>athletes participating. You can follow the Italian Beach Volleyball League on www.libv.it while the Official Facebook Page is @LegaItalianaBeachVolley<br /><br /></p> urn:store:1:blog:post:1086 https://www.mikasa.it/en/merry-christmas-and-happy-new-year MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR <p style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://www.mikasa.it/images/uploaded/New Folder/960AUGURI DI NATALE 2016_17 MIKASA.jpg" style="vertical-align: bottom; margin-bottom: 10px;" width="450" height="170" /></p> <p>There comes a time when there is nothing to do but to wish <strong><span style="font-size: small;">MERRY CHRISTMAS</span></strong>!<br /><br />That time has come and we are happy to do so.<br /><br />For <strong><span style="font-size: small;">SG&amp;B</span></strong>, official and exclusive distributor of the brand Mikasa in Italy, is an opportunity to thank our <strong><span style="font-size: small;">Customers</span></strong> and our <strong><span style="font-size: small;">Partners.</span></strong><br /><br />Special thanks to the <span style="font-size: small;"><strong>Mikasa Team Uniform</strong></span> for the emotions that make us live. We wish them to excel, not to compete only. <br /><br />The wish and the biggest thanks goes, as always, to those who choose to live their passion for the sport by using our balloons or wearing our clothing. We are honored to be your choice.<br /><br />It 's time: Merry Christmas and that 2017 is happier than ever</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:1084 https://www.mikasa.it/en/first-success-in-the-season-for-a-mikasa-team-uniform FIRST SUCCESS IN THE SEASON FOR A MIKASA TEAM UNIFORM <p><img src="https://www.mikasa.it/images/uploaded/New Folder/Imoco Supercoppa.jpg" style="float: left;margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 5px; margin-top: 5px" width="400" height="266" /></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p>Two hundred days after winning the Italian National Champions, <span style="font-size: small;"><strong>Imoco Volley</strong> </span>(one of the Mikasa Team Uniform) claimed the first domestic trophy of the season, beating 3-1 Foppapedretti Bergamo with the <strong><span style="font-size: small;">Supercup</span> </strong>being at stake.</p> <p>The atmosphere was incredible, with more than 4,000 fans in attendance at Palaverde in Treviso.</p> <p>The &lsquo;Panthers&rsquo;, as the players of Conegliano are known, celebrated their debut in Italian Supercup in the best way.</p> <p>Lost the first set, Imoco Volley raised its level of play drag from audience and a sensational <strong><span style="font-size: small;">Samantha Bricio</span></strong>. The mexican wing spiker was named <strong>MVP</strong> of the match, she scored 24 points.</p> <p>Supercup fourth for <strong><span style="font-size: small;">Carolina Costagrande</span></strong>, second for the golden couple of the Italian Volley <strong><span style="font-size: small;">Davide Mazzanti</span> </strong><span style="font-size: small;">(head coach) -<strong>Serena Ortolani </strong></span>(captain of the team), for <strong><span style="font-size: small;">Monica De Gennaro</span></strong> (italian national player and Best Libero in the last World Championship Italy 2014), <strong><span style="font-size: small;">Robin de Kruijf</span> </strong>(Dutch National Player) and <strong><span style="font-size: small;">Jenny Barazza</span></strong>.</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:1083 https://www.mikasa.it/en/the-new-mt8-knee-pad THE NEW MT8 KNEE PAD <p><img src="https://www.mikasa.it/images/uploaded/New Folder/POST ISTAGRAM MT8 ROYAL.jpg" style="float: left; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 5px; margin-top: 5px;" width="250" height="250" /></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p>You're never too young to play volleyball, but you need to feel safe and protected especially in those early Bagher who break the ice with this wonderful sport.</p> <p></p> <p>For this reason <span style="font-size: small;"><strong>MIKASA</strong></span> proposes the <span style="font-size: small;"><strong>knee pad MT8</strong></span>, perfect for young volleyball players.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>There are four characteristics that make MT8 unique in the knee pad MIKASA.</p> <p><b><br /></b></p> <p><b><br /></b></p> <p><b><br /></b></p> <p><b><br /></b></p> <p><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>FIRST</b></span><br /> The MT8 will be the first knee pad MIKASA you wear. Available in five sizes, from XS to XL, fits perfectly to your leg, even the most thin, wrapping the knee joint.</p> <p><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">COLORED</span><br /> </b>We will satisfy your desire for color with the nine color tones in which we developed the MT8.<br /> From the most classic colors like white, royal blue, navy blue, black, red ones of Mikasa fluo Fluo Collection (orange, yellow, green and fuchsia).</p> <p></p> <p><img src="https://www.mikasa.it/images/uploaded/New Folder/455BANNER SITO MIKASA GINOCCHIERE 5.jpg" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="455" height="172" /></p> <p><b><br /></b></p> <p><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>PROTECTIVE</b></span><br /> A knee pad has the task to protect you and not make you feel fear when you will dig your first balls. The elasticity of the fabric and the circular building will ensure you extremely free with every move.</p> <p></p> <p><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>LOW COST</b></span><br /> Many qualities in a small price? It can be done!<br /> Contain the cost of the MT8 has been one of our goals since we decided to design a new school knee pad. In this way the MT8 born for volleyball players younger, but with its highly affordable price gives a nod to the parents.</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:1077 https://www.mikasa.it/en/mikasa-and-new-mater-still-together MIKASA AND NEW MATER STILL TOGETHER <p><span lang="en"><span></span></span><span id="result_box" lang="en"><span><img src="https://www.mikasa.it/images/uploaded/New Folder/Castellana.jpg" style="float: left; margin-right:10px; margin-top:5px; margin-bottom:5px" width="350" height="233" />It is renewed</span> <span>and strengthened</span><span>,</span> <span>with great satisfaction</span> <span>by both parties</span><span>,</span> <span>the</span> <span>technical</span> <span>supply agreement</span> <span>between</span> <span>SG</span> <span>&amp;</span> <span>B</span> <span>s.r.l.</span> <span>-</span> <span>A</span> <span>Sports Company</span><span>,</span> <span>official distributor of</span> <span>Mikasa</span> <span>products</span> <span>to</span> <span>Italy</span><span>,</span> <span>and</span> <span>BCC</span> <span>Castellana</span> <span>Grotte</span><span>.</span></span></p> <p><span lang="en"><span><span id="result_box" lang="en"><span>After</span> <span>the</span> <span>triumphant</span> <span>season in B League</span><span></span><span>, </span><span>Mikasa and</span> <span>New</span> <span>Mater</span> <span>have decided to</span> <span>continue their cooperation</span> <span>also</span> <span>in A League</span> <span>and for the occasion</span> <span>the company</span> <span>has created</span> <span>new</span> <span>exclusive</span> <span>jersey.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span lang="en"><span><span lang="en"><span><span id="result_box" lang="en"><span>A</span> <span>new design</span><span>,</span> <span>eye-catching</span><span>,</span> <span>with a dynamic</span><span>,</span> <span>modern graphics</span><span>.</span><span></span><br /><span>The tradition</span> <span>of Club</span> <span>colors is</span> <span>respected</span> <span>in the first</span> <span>knit</span><span>,</span> <span>predominantly</span> <span>yellow</span> <span>with blue</span> <span>and</span> <span>completely</span> <span>blue shorts</span><span></span><span>.</span> <span>The</span> <span>away kit</span> <span>features</span> <span>the same graphics</span> <span>but in</span> <span>a more</span> <span>aggressive version</span><span>,</span> <span>entirely</span> <span>black</span> <span>with</span> <span>red facings</span><span>.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span lang="en"><span><span lang="en"><span><span lang="en"><span>Libero shirt is also new: <span id="result_box" lang="en"><span></span> <span>completely blue</span> <span>with yellow</span> <span>lapels</span> <span>for the home jersey</span><span></span> <span>and</span> <span>red</span> <span>with</span> <span>blacks</span> <span>shorts to</span> <span>the jersey</span> <span>away</span><span></span><span>.</span><br /><span>An upload</span> <span>that</span> <span>quickly found</span> <span>the approval</span> <span>of the ambitious</span> <span>team</span> <span>from Puglia</span> <span>and</span> <span>that</span> <span>seems to bring</span> <span>that bit of luck</span> <span>which is good.</span><br /><span>The</span> <span>BCC</span> <span>Castellana Grotte</span> <span>started the season</span> <span>with </span><span>6</span> <span>hits</span> <span>in as many</span> <span>games played</span><span>.</span></span><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span lang="en"><span><span lang="en"><span>You can follow BCC Castellana Grotte on:<span id="result_box" lang="en"><span></span></span><span id="result_box" lang="en"><span><br />Website</span> <span>-</span> <span>newmatervolley.it</span><br /><span>Facebook</span><span>:</span> <span>New</span> <span>Mater</span> <span>Volleyball</span><br /><span>Instagram</span><span>:</span> <span>newmatervolley</span><br /><span>Twitter</span><span>:</span> <span>@newmatervolley</span></span></span></span></span></span></p> urn:store:1:blog:post:1075 https://www.mikasa.it/en/extend-the-sponsorship-contract-between-mikasa-corporation-and-marta-menegatti EXTEND THE SPONSORSHIP CONTRACT BETWEEN MIKASA CORPORATION AND MARTA MENEGATTI <p><img style="float: left; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 5px; margin-top: 5px;" src="https://www.mikasa.it/images/uploaded/New Folder (2)/MartaeMikasa.jpg" width="300" height="225" />MIKASA Corporation and Marta Menegatti, a professional beach volleyball player from Italy, has extended the sponsorship contract for another four years until 2020.<br /> &nbsp;<br /> Marta Menegatti has achieved a great success since Mikasa started the sponsorship in 2013.<br /> &nbsp;<br /> In the recent years, she won a silver medal at the FIVB Grand Slam in Sao Paulo in 2014, and she finished with a gold medal in the FIVB World Tour Open Sochi in 2015.<br /> &nbsp;<br /> She is now known as one of the best beach volleyball players in the world.<br /> &nbsp;</p> <p>&ldquo;It&rsquo;s been a great experience having a partnership with Mikasa &ndash; the best known brand of beach volleyballs worldwide. I&rsquo;m so happy that we can continue working together for future. The support I have from Mikasa helps me determined to win not just for me but for them. I&rsquo;m ready to win matches&rdquo; said Marta Menegatti.<br /> &nbsp;</p> <p>&ldquo;Mikasa is exceedingly grateful to extend the sponsorship with Marta Menegatti, and look forward to support her continuous success in the future&rdquo; said Mr. Yuji Saeki, President of Mikasa Corporation. <img style="float: right; margin-top: 10px; margin-left: 10px;" src="https://www.mikasa.it/images/uploaded/New%20Folder%20(2)/Menegatti%20per%20Sito.jpg" width="300" height="200" /></p> urn:store:1:blog:post:1071 https://www.mikasa.it/en/happy-easter-2016 HAPPY EASTER 2016 <p><img style="vertical-align: text-bottom; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="https://www.mikasa.it/images/uploaded/New Folder/News AUGURI DI PASQUA 2016 MIKASA FUCSIA.jpg" height="400" width="400" /></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p>SG&amp;B, Official and Exclusive Mikasa's Distributor in Italy and Croatia, wish you an Happy Easter Sunday.</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:1067 https://www.mikasa.it/en/merry-christmas-and-happy-new-year MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR <p><img style="vertical-align: baseline; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="https://www.mikasa.it/images/uploaded/New%20Folder/960AUGURI%20DI%20NATALE%202015.jpg" height="189" width="500" /></p> <p></p> <p>First of All, <strong>THANK YOU.</strong></p> <p><strong></strong>Thanks to our <strong>Partners</strong> and our <strong>Customers</strong> for their trust.</p> <p>Thanks to our Mikasa Team Uniform for the Sports Emotions that you gave us in 2015. Crossed fingers for 2016.</p> <p>Merry Christmans and Successful New Year!</p> <p><a href="//it.pinterest.com/pin/create/extension/" style="height: 20px; width: 40px; position: absolute; opacity: 0.85; z-index: 8675309; display: none; cursor: pointer; background-color: transparent; background-image: url('data:image/png;base64,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');"></a></p> urn:store:1:blog:post:1064 https://www.mikasa.it/en/mt-415-sumiko-fluo-collection MT 415 SUMIKO FLUO COLLECTION <p><img style="float: left; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 5px;" src="https://www.mikasa.it/images/uploaded/New Folder/LINK MT415 SUMIKO GREEN FLUO.jpg" height="293" width="400" />One of<strong> Mikasa Fluo Collection</strong>&rsquo; showpiece is <strong>MT415 Sumiko.</strong><br />This product, light and comfortable, is made by &ldquo;SEAMSLESS&rdquo; technology.<br />You can wear it all long day Keeps you cool and protects your arms from abrasions and harmful UV ray.<br />Suitable for all kinds of outdoor and indoor sports activities.</p> <p><br />Our Strenghts:<br /><strong>THERMAL ISOLATION</strong><br /><strong>QUICK DRY</strong><br /><strong>BACTERIOSTATIC</strong><br /><strong>UV PROTECTION</strong><br /><strong>MOISTURE MANAGEMENT</strong></p> <p><br />In addition to the classic colors already known and appreciated (blue navy, blue royal, black, red and white), MT415 Sumiko are now available in <strong>Fuchsia Fluo, Yellow Fluo and Green Fluo.</strong></p> <p><strong></strong><br />For a <strong>Mikasa Fluo Collection' total look</strong>, you can matches Sumiko with <strong>MT6 Kobe</strong> kneepads, the most popular and sold. <strong>MT6 Kobe are available in Fuchsia Fluo, Yellow Fluo, Orange Fluo and Green Fluo.</strong></p> <p><span style="background-color: #000000; color: #e9007f;">Rock the Game with Mikasa!</span></p> <p><br /><br /></p> <p><a href="//it.pinterest.com/pin/create/extension/" style="height: 20px; width: 40px; position: absolute; opacity: 0.85; z-index: 8675309; display: none; cursor: pointer; background-color: transparent; background-image: url('data:image/png;base64,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');"></a></p> urn:store:1:blog:post:1056 https://www.mikasa.it/en/mikasa-ambassador-menegatti-and-her-partner-orsi-toth-claim-first-gold-in-sochi MIKASA AMBASSADOR, MENEGATTI AND HER PARTNER, ORSI TOTH CLAIM FIRST GOLD IN SOCHI <!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:WordDocument> <w:View>Normal</w:View> <w:Zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:TrackMoves/> <w:TrackFormatting/> <w:DoNotShowInsertionsAndDeletions/> <w:HyphenationZone>14</w:HyphenationZone> <w:PunctuationKerning/> <w:ValidateAgainstSchemas/> <w:SaveIfXMLInvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:IgnoreMixedContent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:DoNotPromoteQF/> <w:LidThemeOther>IT</w:LidThemeOther> <w:LidThemeAsian>X-NONE</w:LidThemeAsian> <w:LidThemeComplexScript>X-NONE</w:LidThemeComplexScript> <w:Compatibility> <w:BreakWrappedTables/> <w:SnapToGridInCell/> <w:WrapTextWithPunct/> <w:UseAsianBreakRules/> <w:DontGrowAutofit/> <w:SplitPgBreakAndParaMark/> <w:DontVertAlignCellWithSp/> <w:DontBreakConstrainedForcedTables/> <w:DontVertAlignInTxbx/> <w:Word11KerningPairs/> <w:CachedColBalance/> </w:Compatibility> <w:BrowserLevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> <m:mathPr> <m:mathFont m:val="Cambria Math"/> <m:brkBin m:val="before"/> <m:brkBinSub m:val="&#45;-"/> <m:smallFrac m:val="off"/> <m:dispDef/> <m:lMargin m:val="0"/> <m:rMargin m:val="0"/> <m:defJc m:val="centerGroup"/> <m:wrapIndent m:val="1440"/> <m:intLim m:val="subSup"/> <m:naryLim m:val="undOvr"/> </m:mathPr></w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--> <p></p> <p><img style="float: left; 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Viki Orsi Toth showed her strength on block helping Marta Menegatti in defence&rsquo;s actions. Marta&amp;Viki took the control of the match until the conquest of the gold medal.</p> <p><br />After the match Mikasa&rsquo;s Ambassador, <strong>Marta Menegatti,</strong> said: &ldquo;We were a little nervous. I think that&rsquo;s normal, because it&rsquo;s a final. But in the middle of the set our energy came out. Now we have a gold medal in our heart, because Russia is our second home country&rdquo;, Menegatti said. &ldquo;We are very proud of this result, we played very well&rdquo;. <br />&nbsp;Winning the Sochi Open was the team&rsquo;s first gold, their third overall and their second medal in Russia this year. In May they also grabbed silver at the Moscow Grand Slam.</p> <p><img style="float: left; margin-right: 10px; margin-top: 5px;" src="https://www.mikasa.it/images/uploaded/New%20Folder/VMT5%20BACK.jpg" height="200" width="200" /></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p>Mikasa is a fan of Marta&rsquo;s talent and has dedicated a beachvolley ball called VMT5.<br />The VMT5 has a perfect grip, one of the best to play on the beach with sun, wind and sea&rsquo;wetness.<br />The WMT5 is a limited edition ball, the only one signed by Marta Menegatti. <br /><br /></p> <p></p> <!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:LatentStyles DefLockedState="false" DefUnhideWhenUsed="true" DefSemiHidden="true" DefQFormat="false" DefPriority="99" LatentStyleCount="267"> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="0" SemiHidden="false" UnhideWhenUsed="false" QFormat="true" Name="Normal"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="9" SemiHidden="false" UnhideWhenUsed="false" QFormat="true" Name="heading 1"/> <w:LsdException 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urn:store:1:blog:post:1053 https://www.mikasa.it/en/happy-easter HAPPY EASTER <p><img style="vertical-align: bottom;" src="https://www.mikasa.it/images/uploaded/New%20Folder/300AUGURI%20DI%20PASQUA%202015.jpg" height="300" width="300" /></p> <p>SG&amp;B Official and Exclusive Mikasa's Distributor in Italy and Croatia, wish you an Happy Easter Sunday.</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:1050 https://www.mikasa.it/en/maru-ami-chika-for-a-successful-training MARU, AMI, CHIKA: FOR A SUCCESSFUL TRAINING <p>All victories are built during the hours of training. This is one of the volleyball&rsquo;s rules, maybe THE rules. <br />For this reason, the choice of technical equipment is crucial.</p> <p><br />Our technical wear is comfortable, designed for intense sport activities, thanks to Mikasa Team Uniform feedback.</p> <p><br />We suggest you a training kit with<strong><em> AMI</em></strong> t-shirt, <strong><em>MARU</em> </strong>fleece bermuda and <strong><em>CHIKA</em></strong> fleece crew-neck.</p> <p></p> <p><br /><img style="float: left; margin-right: 10px; margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 5px;" src="https://www.mikasa.it/images/uploaded/New%20Folder%20(2)/MT173-DETT2.jpg" height="161" width="115" /><strong></strong></p> <p><strong><br /></strong></p> <p><strong><br /></strong></p> <p><strong><br /></strong></p> <p><strong>AMI &ndash; MT173:</strong> 100% cotton t-shirt. This natural fiber is light and resistant, fresh and very comfortable on skin. AMI is available from size 2XS to 3XL in seven colors (white, navy, black, yellow, royal, gray and red).</p> <p></p> <p></p> <p><strong><br /></strong></p> <p><strong><br /></strong></p> <p><strong>MARU &ndash; MT531:</strong> Our fleece bermuda, cotton (70%) and polyester (30%) mixed, guarantees ligthweihgt and allows perspiration. MARU is available from size S to 3XL in three colors (gray, navy and black).<img style="float: right; margin-left: 10px; margin-top: 10px;" src="https://www.mikasa.it/images/uploaded/New%20Folder%20(2)/MT531-DETT2.jpg" height="156" width="115" /></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p><strong><br /></strong></p> <p><strong><br /></strong></p> <p><strong><br /></strong></p> <p><strong>CHIKA &ndash; MT529:</strong> Our best fleece crew neck. As Maru Bermuda,CHIKA is realized by cotton (70%) and polyester <img style="float: left; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;" src="https://www.mikasa.it/images/uploaded/New%20Folder%20(2)/MT529-DETT3.jpg" height="141" width="115" />(30%) mix. Chika is available from size 2XS to 3XL in five colors (royal, red, black, navy and gray). You can combine Chika with <em>RISA- MT530</em> trousers (from size 2XS to 3XL in three colors black, navy and gray)</p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p>View <a target="_blank" href="/t/Download">more</a> in our catalogue</p> <p></p> <p>Worh Hard, Dream Bigger with Mikasa training wear.<br /><br /></p> urn:store:1:blog:post:1047 https://www.mikasa.it/en/merry-christmas-and-happy-new-year MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR <p>Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from Mikasa Italia.</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:1044 https://www.mikasa.it/en/mikasa-and-cev-extend-their-partnership-for-another-four-years MIKASA AND CEV EXTEND THEIR PARTNERSHIP FOR ANOTHER FOUR YEARS <p><img style="float: left; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;" src="https://www.mikasa.it/images/uploaded/New Folder/Rinnovocev1.jpg" height="233" width="350" />Antalya, Turkey, October 24, 2014. The European Volleyball Confederation and Mikasa Corporation announced on Friday the extension of their partnership for another four years, up to 2020. This way the governing body for Volleyball in Europe and the Japanese leading manufacturer will continue their cooperation for the good of the sport for another four years. The agreement was signed on Friday in a special ceremony proceeding the dinner offered by Mikasa to all delegates attending the XXXV CEV General Assembly in Antalya, Turkey.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;<br /><br />&ldquo;Mikasa is a long-term partner of our Volleyball family and we are pleased with the extension of our partnership for another four years,&rdquo; CEV President <em><strong>Andr&eacute; Meyer</strong> </em>said. &ldquo;This agreement follows a couple of milestones which have marked the last few months of our cooperation. I would start by recalling that he innovative MVA200CEV, the very first volleyball specifically designed for a continental competition, was officially unveiled last June at the European Volleyball Gala. In about ten days this ball will turn into one of the trademarks of the 2015 CEV DenizBank Volleyball Champions League and with its innovative look and feel it will help us spread the message of our &ldquo;Green Way&rdquo; campaign. Mikasa has been at our side from the very beginning of this action supporting our efforts as we continue to strive for innovation and excellence.&rdquo;<br /><br />The extended cooperation with Mikasa will also include the organisation of the CEV Beach Volleyball Summer Festivals with 13 events that were held this summer and more to come in the near future. &ldquo;Mikasa is the partner everyone would wish to have as they help us raise the profile of Volleyball and Beach Volleyball to new heights when it comes to elite sport but at the same time they also share our attention and concern for their development at the grass-roots level, with a primary focus on those countries where there is still much room for improvement. We will continue to work hard and together will pursue another era of success for our sport,&rdquo; the CEV President added.</p> <p><img style="float: right; margin-left: 10px, margin-top:10px; margin-bottom: 5px;" src="https://www.mikasa.it/images/uploaded/New Folder/rinnovocev2.jpg" height="233" width="350" />&ldquo;Mikasa Corporation is extremely honoured with the extension of our partnership with the CEV and with the opportunity to support their Volleyball and Beach Volleyball events as well as the long-term growth of the sport in Europe by providing everyone involved with the right products to play Volleyball and Beach Volleyball,&rdquo; <em><strong>Daisuke Akiyama</strong></em>, Mikasa General Manager &amp; Corporate Officer said.<br />&ldquo;To further grow Volleyball and Beach Volleyball in Europe, Mikasa would like to use this opportunity to start liaising with National Federations from countries where we do not have any distributors yet, with a focus on our kids Volleyball programme, which is based on our innovative SKV5 volleyball, which has been designed specifically for kids and to accompany their first steps into the sport. Of course we would like to do the same also with our current distributors and their respective National Federations so that everyone involved in the sport will eventually join this action. We are convinced that this approach which goes straight at the grass-roots level will help us lay the foundations for a long-term growth and development of Volleyball in Europe. Together with the CEV we will continue to work hard and strive for more excellence,&rdquo; Mr Akiyama concluded.</p> <p></p> <p>Foto Cev: Andr&egrave; Meyer (CEV) and Daisuke Akiyama (MIKASA)</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:1035 https://www.mikasa.it/en/cev-and-mikasa-unveil-new-champions-league-volleyball CEV AND MIKASA UNVEIL NEW CHAMPIONS LEAGUE VOLLEYBALL <p>During the European Volleyball Gala, CEV President <strong>Andr&eacute; Meyer</strong> and the Corporate Officer and General Manager of MIKASA, <strong>Daisuke&nbsp; <br />Akiyama,</strong> unveiled the <strong>MVA200 CEV</strong>, the newly designed ball <img src="https://www.mikasa.it/images/uploaded/New Folder/315x2261.jpg" style="float: right; margin-left: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;" height="179" width="249" />&nbsp;that will be used in all matches of the 2015 CEV DenizBank Volleyball Champions League. <br /><br /><br />The MVA200 CEV is the first ball specifically designed for CEV who this way follows in the footsteps of other international sports organisations who have &ldquo;customised&rdquo; the features of their equipment in combination with major events or special actions.</p> <p><span><br /></span></p> <p><span id="Content_Left_NewsOne1_DataList1_SummaryLabel">The ball was designed jointly by CEV and its long-time partner Mikasa Corporation, which has been at the side of Europe&rsquo;s Volleyball family for many years already. &ldquo;This is a solid partnership <img src="https://www.mikasa.it/images/uploaded/New Folder/315x2264.jpg" style="float: left; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 10px;" height="179" width="250" />and we are evidently happy with the cooperation that our Confederation and Mikasa have developed throughout the years,&rdquo; the CEV President said. &ldquo;We want to continue the same way knowing that Mikasa shares our ambition and strive to work for the good of Volleyball and to create innovative solutions for a bright future of our sport.&rdquo;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <br /></span></p> urn:store:1:blog:post:1028 https://www.mikasa.it/en/copra-elior-piacenza-won-italian-cup-2014 COPRA ELIOR PIACENZA WON ITALIAN CUP 2014 <p><img src="https://www.mikasa.it/images/uploaded/New Folder (2)/GRAFICA DA INSERIRE ALL' INTERNONEWS.jpg" width="250" height="354" style="float: right; margin-left: 10px;" />Copra Elior Piacenza won its first Italian Cup in front of a packed Paladozza Arena in Bologna (more than 5600 fans). <br />In semifinal Piacenza claimed a stellar match where they edged Itas Diatec Trentino (3-1 ).</p> <p>In the gold medal match against the amazing Sir Safety Perugia, Piacenza forced the pace and won 3-0.<br />The prize list in enriched by this first Italian Cup, the other prizes are: Italian Championship (2009), Italian Supercup (2010), Top Teams Cup (2006) and Challenge Cup (2013).</p> <p>During this Final Four, Piacenza showed that their claim &ldquo;Fame da lupo e cuore da leone&rdquo; is more than a slogan. These words are the perfect summary of Piacenza&rsquo;s philosophy.</p> <p>Applause as well for Perugia for making a name for themselves, entering into the top teams of Italian Volleyball and for giving it a great fight.</p> <p>For Mikasa Italia the Final Four of Italian Cup was a great success. <br />Thanks to the sponsorship with Italian League &ndash; Men we just knew that our role would be important but this Final Four became special thanks to the results achieved by Copra Elior Piacenza and Sir Safety Perugia, two of the 2013/14 Mikasa Team Uniform. We couldn&rsquo;t create a better advertise than their matches broadcasted by 65 television.</p> <p>Also in PalaDozza we opened a very special MIKASA FAN STORE when we showed our products, balls and sportswear. MIKASA FAN STORE became a meeting point between fans and special guests like the Italian beacher Marta Menegatti, chosen by Mikasa as testimonial until Rio 2016.</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:1026 https://www.mikasa.it/en/metalleghe-sanitars-montichiari-won-the-italian-a2-league-and-achieved-its-dream METALLEGHE SANITARS MONTICHIARI WON THE ITALIAN A2 LEAGUE AND ACHIEVED ITS DREAM <p><img src="https://www.mikasa.it/images/uploaded/New Folder (2)/Montichiari a1.jpg" width="300" height="200" style="margin-left: 10px; float: right;" />Metalleghe Sanitars Montichiari achieved its dream.</p> <p>Montichiari, one of 2013/2014 Mikasa Team Uniform, completed a memorable season winning the A2 league. With this success Montichiari will be in the elite of Italian volleyball next year.</p> <p>In this year the captain Ludovica Dalia and her teammates won 18 matches out of 22 and collected 53 points.<br />As usual numbers cant&rsquo; sum up a long season based on commitment, passion, hard moments like Serena&rsquo;s heavy injiury, one of the most important player of Montichiari&rsquo;s roster, or the defeat in Italian Cup final.</p> <p>Team and its mentor Leonardo Barbieri showed an amazing strength and a perfect armony to overcome difficulties until the last winning points obtained in Monza.</p> <p>Montichiari celebrated this result before plans and now it&rsquo;s drawning for the next season. As first step, the Club confirmed the head coach Leonardo Barbieri.</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:1024 https://www.mikasa.it/en/luganos-dragons-claim-second-straight-title-in-swiss-national-league LUGANO'S DRAGONS CLAIM SECOND STRAIGHT TITLE IN SWISS NATIONAL LEAGUE <p><img src="https://www.mikasa.it/images/uploaded/New Folder (2)/PALLAVOLO LUGANO VITTORIACAMPIONATO 2013 - 2014 piccola.jpg" width="250" height="355" style="float: right; margin-left: 10px;" />Energy Investments Lugano gave a sumptuous bis in Swiss National League and won its second crowns. The first was in 2013.</p> <p>The &ldquo;Dragons&rdquo; as they are nicknamed in their home country redeemed misstep in Swiss Cup where surprisingly they lost the final match of the national cup to Volley N&auml;fels.</p> <p>This setback added some extra motivation to the players and in the Championship series against TV Sh&ouml;nenwerd, Energy Investments Lugano did not drop a set in their three matches and showed the difference in class and technical skills between two teams.</p> <p>Also the team from Lugano lost only one match throughout the 2013/2014 domestic season.</p> <p>In the 2013/14 season there was another historical moment: the debut in the Cev European Champions League, the most prestigious club competition.</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:1022 https://www.mikasa.it/en/mva200-is-the-official-ball-of-the-italian-volleyball-league---men MVA200 IS THE OFFICIAL BALL OF THE ITALIAN VOLLEYBALL LEAGUE - MEN <p><img src="https://www.mikasa.it/images/thumbs/0001090_mva200.jpeg" width="250" height="251" style="float: right; margin-left: 10px; margin-right: 10px;" />In or out?</p> <p>Spike it or dig it?</p> <p>During a game, everything can happen&hellip; There is only one certainty: the ball.</p> <p>The Italian Volleyball League chose MIKASA MVA 200 for its matches.</p> <p>The distinctive yellow and blu ball is the protagonist of all games of the 69th Italian Championship.</p> <h2>In o out? Always MIKASA</h2> urn:store:1:blog:post:1021 https://www.mikasa.it/en/dress-your-free-time-with-mikasa DRESS YOUR FREE TIME WITH MIKASA <p><img src="https://www.mikasa.it/images/uploaded/New%20Folder%20(2)/5-NEWS-FREETIME-MIKASA.jpg" width="920" height="345" /></p> <p>MIKASA knows the difficulty of your workouts and the emotions of your matches.</p> <p>Also MIKASA dress your free time with the same quality of your sporting performance.</p> <p><a href="Mikasa-freetime">Look up in our catalogue and discover our products.</a></p> <p>Even outside the gym, you can make difference.</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:1020 https://www.mikasa.it/en/mikasa-starring-in-a1-female-league-with-openjobmetis-ornavasso MIKASA STARRING IN A1 FEMALE LEAGUE WITH OPENJOBMETIS ORNAVASSO <p><img src="https://www.mikasa.it/images/uploaded/New Folder (2)/140316_orn-nov_0841.jpg" width="300" height="200" style="float: right; margin-left: 10px;" />Openjobmetis Ornavasso is a rookie team in A1 female League, but since the first matches it stood out for its originality thanks to the MIKASA&rsquo;s sponsorship.</p> <p>The official game shirt, designed by MIKASA and Team, is certainly not gone unnoticed.<br />The bee, Team&rsquo;s mascot, is at the center of customization planned for Openjobmetis Ornavasso: the colors and lines of the stinging insect, the contours of the company logo and a special dedication to Giulia Albini, a player who died prematurely and always remembered by teammates, fans and society.</p> <p>Now you can follow the path of Openjobmetis Ornavasso also in the news area of our website.</p> <p>MIKASA and Openjobmetis Ornavasso: naturally stinging.</p> <p></p> <p>Photo&copy;Monica Buzzoni</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:1019 https://www.mikasa.it/en/mikasa-and-imoco-volley-conegliano-scratching-as-panthers MIKASA AND IMOCO VOLLEY CONEGLIANO SCRATCHING AS PANTHERS <p><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.mikasa.it/images/uploaded/New%20Folder%20(2)/NEWS-2.jpg" onclick="window.open('https://www.mikasa.it/images/uploaded/New Folder (2)/NEWS-2.jpg','','');return false;"><img src="https://www.mikasa.it/images/uploaded/New%20Folder%20(2)/NEWS-2.jpg" width="250" height="353" style="margin-left: 10px; margin-right: 10px; float: right;" /></a>From the 2013/14 season MIKASA is the technical sponsor of Imoco Volley Conegliano. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size: medium;">Conegliano&rsquo;s players are called &ldquo;Panthers&rdquo; for their tenacity and competitive spirit and to reflect thes qualities Mikasa has customized their look. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size: medium;">The synergy between Italian team and Mikasa creates the Fan Shop in Palaverde Sport Hall in Villorba (TV). In the Imoco Volley Fan Shop you can buy the replicas shirts of the athletes, Mikasa&rsquo;s sportwear and balls. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size: medium;">In the Imoco Volley Fan Shop, also, you can customize your shirt with your name. Imoco Volley and MIKASA await you in the Imoco Volley Fan Shop before and during the match to dress like the &ldquo;Panthers&rdquo;. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size: medium;">Roar with us. </span></p> urn:store:1:blog:post:1018 https://www.mikasa.it/en/padova-wins-the-del-monte-italian-cup-a2 PADOVA WINS THE DEL MONTE ITALIAN CUP A2 <p><span face="Trebuchet MS, sans-serif" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: medium;"><img src="https://www.mikasa.it/images/uploaded/New%20Folder%20(2)/FOTO-DA-ABBINARE-A-NEWS-1.jpg" width="250" height="341" style="float: right; margin-left: 10px; margin-right: 10px;" /><strong>Tonazzo Padova, one of the Mikasa Team Uniform, triumphed at the Del Monte Italian Cup A2 for the first time in its history.</strong><br />In the Semifinal Padova defeated Sora 3-0. Against the Final&rsquo;s opponent, Vero Volley Monza, Padova&rsquo;s players showed a very special competitive spirit. </span></p> <p><span face="Trebuchet MS, sans-serif" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: medium;">Only a few details, a few plays decided what turned into an absolute thriller that finished at the tie-break with the happy-ending for the league leaders, Padova. The tie-break could not have been more exciting, a roller-coaster with many changes of lead. Monza got the first match ball thanks to a Padura Diaz block but Padova would cancel out two of these before taking the lead. But that was not the end of it, Monza got once again one point from celebration on an Elia block, that was tied by Padova. The latter eventually found two winning blocks to seal it 23-21. </span></p> <p><span face="Trebuchet MS, sans-serif" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: medium;">For Tonazzo Padua also the satisfaction of seeing Stefano Giannotti awarded as MVP of the event. Mikasa is proud to share this amazing success with Tonazzo Padova Team where ATHLETE MAKE DIFFERENCE. </span></p> urn:store:1:blog:post:1017 https://www.mikasa.it/en/mt7-together-for-the-win MT7: TOGETHER FOR THE WIN <p><span face="Trebuchet MS, sans-serif" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><img src="https://www.mikasa.it/images/uploaded/New%20Folder%20(2)/mt7.jpg" width="700" height="512" /></span></p> <p>From MIKASA&rsquo;s research born MT7, the most innovative and advanced knee &ndash; pads with microbial technology.</p> <ul> <li><strong>ANTIMICROBIAL AEGIS</strong> <br />Microbe Schield technology helps prevent infection caused by a Staphylococcus bacteria. This technology protects against microbial growth, but will not affect the skin or cross the skin barrier. Aegis Microbe Schield technology controls the growth of odor causing bacteria and fungi, yeast, reducing the odor, staining and deterioration that are most common as a result of repeatedly using active wear and equipment.</li> <li><strong>ADVANCED PATELLA &amp; LEG JOINT PROTECTION</strong> <br />Specially designed pad for advanced patella protection without the bulk. EVA with partial shock absorbing foam provides high performance flexibility and comfort. The MIKASA MT7 provides maximum protection for knees joints and muscles that are susceptible to bruising.</li> <li><strong>INNOVATIVE FLEXIBILITY</strong> <br />MIKASA designed MT7 with special flex points to give you maximum flexibility and maximum protection around knee joints. The best protection with the best movement.</li> <li><strong>MOISTURE-WICKING FABRIC</strong> <br />Quick &ndash; drying fabric keeps perspiration away from skin.</li> <li><strong>CIRCULAR ELASTIC KNITTING MIKFIBER</strong> <br />fabric keeps kneepad sleeve in place during play.</li> <li><strong>CONTOUR NYLON ELASTIC SLEEVE</strong> <br />Durable, breathable &amp; long lasting fabric are designed for excellent performance, ultimate comfort and fit. From today, just think about playing.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p>MT7 will help you to achieve your goal: the next win</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:1016 https://www.mikasa.it/en/2013-2015-new-mikasa-sportswear-catalogue 2013-2015 NEW MIKASA SPORTSWEAR CATALOGUE <p><img src="https://www.mikasa.it/images/uploaded/copertina-mikasa-13-15.jpg" width="141" height="200" style="float: right; margin-left: 10px;" />The new MIKASA Sportswear collection is ready. <br />In our catalogue you can find all Mikasa products.</p> <p>2013-2015 MIKASA collection is studied to ensure maximum comfort to athletes.</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:17 https://www.mikasa.it/en/verona-signs-mitja-gasperini VERONA SIGNS MITJA GASPERINI <p>Blu Volley Verona announced the signing of spiker Mitja Gasperini. <br />Born in Izola, on 1984, Gasperini returns in Verona after the experience in South Corean Championship where he played for Cheonan Hyundai Capital Skywalkers. In the past he played in Slovenia with Autocommerce Bled from 2005 to 2009 and in Poland with Jastrzebski Wegiel from 2009 to 2011.</p> <p>In his first Veronese experience, Gasperini played 28 matches conquering 472 points. <br />During the match against Padova, he added his personal best with 37 points including 11 aces, the current record in a single match in Italian Championship.</p> <p>&ldquo;I&rsquo;m happy to return in Verona &ndash; stressed Mitja Gasperini &ndash; after my season in South Corea. I think that Italian League is one of the most competitive in the world. Every match is a challenge for a player. I look forward to working with Mister Andrea Giani. As player he was a myth, as coach he showed his talent yet&rdquo;</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:16 https://www.mikasa.it/en/champions-league-draw CHAMPIONS LEAGUE DRAW <p>In the traditional venue of Vienna, Austria, the Champions League draw was completed.<br />For the Italian Team Imoco Volley Conegliano, a new MIKASA TEAM UNIFORM, the Drawing of Lots was the starting act of its first European adventure.</p> <p>Conegliano, like the other Italian Club Piacenza, is a rookie team in the most important European Cup.<br />There will be a total of six games in the group phase with home and away encounters. The big kick off will be on October 22.</p>