We are talking about volleyball for the first time with the strongest player in the world. Yes, Paola Egonu has passed through the BSMT. Born in 1998 to Nigerian parents in Cittadella, in the province of Padua, Paola Ogechi Egonu is a true icon of Italian and international volleyball. After starting to play volleyball at the age of 11, she was quick to get noticed, debuting in Serie A1 with Club Italia and then continuing to shine with Agil Volley Novara and Imoco Volley Conegliano. In addition to the Italian Super Cups, World Championships, championships, Italian Cups, Champions League and five awards as MVP, best player of the tournament, Paola also leaves her mark as an attacker and opposite hitter of the Italian women's national volleyball team, winning important competitions such as the World Championships and the Volleyball Nations League, becoming a key figure for the national team and bringing Italy to the top of the world volleyball scene. But her impact goes beyond the playing field. In 2022, she was recognized as one of the most influential European Under 30s by Forbes, demonstrating her status not only as an extraordinary athlete, but also as an inspirational figure for millions of people around the world who follow in her footsteps with enthusiasm and determination. A story of sport, life and battles. A chat that spans the career of the strongest volleyball player in the world, and beyond. From her first steps in the world of sport to the most important medals, Paola has generously told her story and has done so by highlighting all the challenges and obstacles she has encountered along the way, including prejudices and racist stereotypes she has had to fight against all her life and unjustified criticism of her sexuality. Having become a role model for many thanks to her fighting spirit, her determination and her talent, Paola always manages to surprise her fans, on the field, off the field and even on the stage of the Sanremo Festival... we are sure she will surprise here at the BSMT too. Enjoy the show. ___________________ SUBSCRIBE to this channel for exclusive content: / @bsmt_basement SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL http://www.youtube.com/subscription_c... FOLLOW BSMT FOR MORE INSTAGRAM - / bsmt_basement TIK TOK - / basement_bsmt FOLLOW GIANLUCA FOR MORE INSTAGRAM - / gianlucagazzoli TIK TOK - / gianlucagazzoli FACEBOOK - www.facebook.com/aboutgianlucagazzoli TWITTER - / ggspecial WEBSITE - www.aboutgg.com BSMT STORE https://www.thebsmt.it WHAS STORE https://www.whas.it WHAS TELEGRAM CHANNEL https://t.me/workhardalwayssmile light set up @lhupo Daniele Piras Mic/headset powered by SHURE / algameko COME TO THE BSMT CREW Gianluca Gazzoli Andrea Guglielmi Francesco Scaramucci Martina Beretta Elisa Copeta Gianmarco La Greca Andrea Molinari ___________________ 00:00 INTRO 4:38 THE WARMTH OF THE FANS AT THE MATCHES 6:01 THE ABC OF VOLLEYBALL 10:05 THE FIRST STEPS IN VOLLEYBALL 12:46 WHAT IT MEANS TO BE A REFERENCE FOR OTHERS 17:18 THE FIRST GREAT SATISFACTION 20:55 THE LOVE FOR SPORT AND THE LEVEL OF ITALIAN VOLLEYBALL 26:06 THERE IS NO TRASH TALKING IN VOLLEYBALL 28:03 THE PRIDE AND FEARS OF PARENTS 30:31 THE YEARS IN NOVARA AND CONEGLIANO 35:56 FAN AND HATRED 39:57 THE OUTBREAK AGAINST RACIAL DISCRIMINATION 48:53 THE BOND WITH THE FAMILY AND THE SENSE OF RESPONSIBILITY 52:19 THE RELATIONSHIP WITH THE NATIONAL TEAM SHIRT 59:00 FROM THE CHOICE TO GO AND PLAY IN ISTANBUL TO THE RETURN TO MILAN 1:04:28 THE EXPERIENCE AT THE SANREMO FESTIVAL 1:09:20 MUSIC 1:10:55 THE RELATIONSHIP WITH THE COACHES 1:13:25 THE BIGGEST DREAM IS THE OLYMPICS 1:16:15 FINAL GREETINGS