Funeral of volleyball player Julia Ituma who died in Istanbul

The Italian volleyball player Julia Ituma, who lost her life when she fell from the sixth floor of the hotel where she was staying, said goodbye to her last trip.

The ceremony held by Ituma at the Church of San Filippo Neri in Milan was attended by Italian Sports Minister Andrea Abodi, Igor Gorgonzola Novara’s teammates, family and fans. Julia Ituma’s coffin was decorated with white roses, while the party uniform was placed on it.

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Although her fans were seen to be in tears at the funeral, her peers said they still couldn’t believe Julia’s death. Ituma’s funeral was dismissed with applause from the church.

Julia Ituma, a player for Igor Gorgonzola, who lost 3-0 to Eczacıbaşı Dynavit at Burhan Felek Volleyball Hall in the semifinals of the CEV Champions League, died on April 13, after falling from the window of the hotel where she was staying. they were staying in.

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After Ituma was autopsied in Istanbul, his body was brought to Milan, Italy on April 15.

Born into a Nigerian family on October 8, 2004 in Milan, Julia Ituma, 1.92 meters tall, was one of the promises of volleyball in Italy. (AA)

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