The first, historic blue beach volleyball medal has arrived, but it is "only", so to speak, in silver. The couple formed by Daniele Lupo and Paolo Nicolai surrendered only in the last act, at the end of a splendidly played tournament, in front of the Brazilians Alison and Bruno Schmidt, who ended the practice in two sets, even if fought, to zero .
It was the most logical ending, after all. The Brazilians are reigning world champions and could count on Copacabana's wild cheering, even in the rain. They were the favorites on the eve. Lupo and Nicolai fought and believed in it, but it wasn't enough. At least, not for gold. But silver is also a good thing to settle for.
