Paola Egonu is the best volleyball player of 2024. She was crowned Volleyball World, the official portal supported by the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB), which has defined her as the “queen” of world volleyball. The recognition comes after an extraordinary season for the Italian opposite hitter, an absolute protagonist both with the Italian national team and at an individual level.
“It's not surprising – we read on the social channels of Volleyball World - that she was awarded MVP of both the 2024 Nations League and the 2024 Paris Olympics, two of the many MVP titles she has collected in her incredible career.” Egonu, who recently turned 26, led Italy to success in the Volleyball Nations League, confirming himself as the undisputed leader of the team.
But the most significant feat came at the Paris Olympic Games, where she led the Italian women's volleyball team to win their first Olympic medal in women's volleyball, a historic result that definitively confirmed her talent at a world-class level. “Paola was simply extraordinary – adds the Volleyball World Social Media Team - proving once again that she is a champion on and off the court. This award is the recognition of an unforgettable year for her and for the entire Italian volleyball movement”.
Article published on 3 January 2025 - 11:53
Egonu is really good, but it seems to me that there is always a bit of favoritism in the awards. I don't understand why there are no other players who deserve it. However, her career is impressive and the results are evident.