| Italy | |
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| Association | Federazione Italiana Racquetball |
| Confederation | ERF (Europe) |
| IRF code | ITA  |
| World Championships | |
| Appearances | 2 (First in 1992) |
| Best result |
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The Italy national racquetball team represents the Federazione Italiana Racquetball in racquetball international competitions. Is a member of the European Racquetball Federation and International Racquetball Federation.
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| Year | Host | Men | Women | Overall | |
| VI | 1992 | Canada | – | 16th | 21st |
| VII | 1994 | Mexico | – | – | – |
| VIII | 1996 | USA | – | – | – |
| IX | 1998 | Bolivia | – | – | – |
| X | 2000 | Mexico | – | – | – |
| XI | 2002 | Puerto Rico | – | – | – |
| XII | 2004 | South Korea | – | – | – |
| XIII | 2006 | Dominican Republic | 18th | – | 18th |
| XIV | 2008 | Ireland | – | – | – |
| XV | 2010 | South Korea | – | – | – |
National team in World Championships 1992 Montreal, Canada
National team in the European Championships 1997 Hamburg
National team in the European Championships 1999 Bad Tölz
National team in the European Championships 2009
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