Italy men's national ball hockey team
| Nickname | Gli Azzurri |
|---|---|
| Sport | Ball hockey |
| Founded | 2003 |
| Association | Italian National Ball Hockey Federation (INBHF) |
| President | Anthony Contento |
| Head coach | Chris Malkhassian |
| General manager | John Ventullo |
| Members | ISBHF |
| World Championship appearances | 10 (2003, 2005, 2007, 2009, 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2022, 2024) |
| Best result | Bronze (2005) |
| Records | Largest win: Italy 11–1 Great Britain (Plzeň; 2009) • Largest loss: Czech Republic 12–0 Italy (Pardubice; 2017) |
| Website | www |
The Italy men's national ball hockey team Nazionale italiana di ball hockey, nicknamed the Gli Azzurri, represents Italy in international ball hockey competition. The team is organized by the Italian National Ball Hockey Federation (INBHF) and competes as a full member of the International Street and Ball Hockey Federation (ISBHF).
Italy made its debut at the 2003 Ball Hockey World Championship and has since participated in ten editions of the tournament. The team achieved its best finish in 2005, capturing the bronze medal in Pittsburgh, United States. Known for their competitive style and consistent presence on the international stage, the Azzurri have become one of the established European sides in the sport of ball hockey.