Sunday, July 16, 2017

Only in Italy #12

Beach Volleyball is a big deal in Italy and around the world. 
 
We recently learned that Beach Rugby is also a big deal in Italy, with teams and an Italian Beach Rugby League.

In one of the main squares in Florence, Piazza Santa Croce, a temporary stadium was erected for an annual soccer event. The stadium has a thick layer of sand covering the stone surface of the square. 

So, some enterprising dude must have thought--"Let's host a Beach Rugby tournament here before the soccer match." 

We stopped by while the tournament was in progress.  Admission was free.  So, we watched for a while and took a couple of photos.  The action was fast and enjoyable to watch.    



Beach Rugby in the ancient center of Florence.  Only in Italy. 

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