World Senior Team Championship heats up, USA and Italy share the lead in 50+ section (opens in new tab)

At the halfway stage of the World Senior Team Championship in Durrës, the standings have begun to take clearer shape. In the 50+ section, USA 1 and Italy moved into the lead after key round-five victories, while France 1 emerged as sole leaders in the 65+ category. With closely contested matches and limited separation across both sections, the tournament remains open ahead of the decisive final rounds following the rest day. | Photo: Georgia Grapsa