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Italy’s Team Retornaz Ends Curling Partnership
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Italy's top curling team, Team Retornaz, has announced they will disband after this season, ending a decade-long partnership. The players, including veteran Retornaz, will seek new opportunities moving forward.
Italy’s most prominent curling team – arguably ever – have called it quits, bringing the curtain down on a decade-long run.
“After many years spent together, filled with dedication, growth, and important achievements, the players of Team Retornaz have decided to part ways at the end of this season,” a team statement reads.In 2023 • Anil Mungal-The Curling Group
In 2023 • Anil Mungal-The Curling Group
The social media posting mentions that veteran Retornaz, Amos Mosaner, Sebastiano Arman and Mattia Giovanella “will explore new opportunities for their future.”
“We would like to express our sincere gratitude to our families, staff, sponsors and everyone who has supported us throughout this extraordinary journey.”
The heyday of Team Retornaz came in the fall of 2023, when the squad won a stunning three Grand Slam titles in a row to start the season.
Retornaz in Cortina • Anil Mungal-The Curling News
The foursome ends this phase of their careers with bronze medals at two world championships (2022 and ’24) and two bronze medals at the European championships (2021 and ’22).
Retornaz, a four-time Olympian, is 42 while his ex-teammates range in age from 28 to 31.
TRUCKS! • Anil Mungal-The Curling Group
Q&A
Why did Team Retornaz decide to end their curling partnership?
Team Retornaz decided to part ways to explore new opportunities after many years of dedication and achievements together.
Who are the members of Team Retornaz that are parting ways?
The members of Team Retornaz include veteran Retornaz, Amos Mosaner, Sebastiano Arman, and Mattia Giovanella.
What achievements did Team Retornaz accomplish during their decade-long partnership?
Team Retornaz is recognized as Italy's most prominent curling team, having achieved significant milestones over their ten years together, although specific achievements are not detailed in the announcement.
