On the morning of the 16 December, within the Sinopoli Room of the Parco della Musica Auditorium in Rome, the distinguished Gold Collars for Merito Sportivo, the best accolade in Italian sport, had been awarded. The occasion celebrated the achievements of athletes who secured gold medals on the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Video games in addition to on the World Championships. Coaches additionally acquired the Palma d’Oro for Technical Benefit in recognition of their invaluable contributions.
The ceremony was attended by the president of the Italian Nationwide Olympic Committee (CONI), Giovanni Malagò, the president of the Italian Nationwide Paralympic Committee, Luca Pancalli, and Minister of Sport and Youth, Andrea Abodi. A heartfelt letter from Prime Minister, Giorgia Meloni opened the occasion, underscoring the nationwide pleasure in these extraordinary accomplishments.
Alice Bellandi was recognised for her excellent achievement in successful Olympic gold in Paris, whereas Odette Giuffrida was celebrated for her World Championship title secured in Abu Dhabi. These athletes’ success was shared with their coaches, who performed pivotal roles in these victories. Laura Di Toma, Francesco Bruyere and Antonio Ciano acquired the Palma d’Oro awards for his or her technical experience and steerage.
Odette Giuffrida: This can be a 12 months I’ll bear in mind perpetually for my nice victory on the World Championships. After so a few years, I lastly succeeded! I imagined a distinct final result on the Olympics after Rio and Tokyo, the place I gained silver and bronze, however the fifth place in Paris nonetheless introduced me peace as a result of I gave my all. I’m very completely happy to be right here right now. For years, I watched this ceremony from residence and now I’m extremely proud!
Alice Bellandi: This medal seems like a love story. Once they place a medal round your neck, it’s as if one thing you will have dreamed of each morning and evening lastly involves an finish. After that second, I wanted time to rediscover my targets and motivation. Skilled sport is all-consuming, and I took a while to give attention to Alice as an individual, not simply as an athlete. Now, I’m again with new desires and ambitions!
Laura Di Toma: This recognition is important for Alice Bellandi, Odette Giuffrida, and the whole staff. As the primary feminine Technical Director in Italian judo historical past, I consider this achievement belongs to the whole judo neighborhood. From the small and enormous golf equipment forming the federation’s basis to the households, coaches, and administration groups who work tirelessly, this success is shared. My colleagues from the nationwide staff are messaging me now and this medal is as a lot theirs as it’s mine. Thanks, FIJLKAM!
President Domenico Falcone, Secretary Normal Massimiliano Benucci, and Judo Sector President Giuseppe Matera joined the champions and their coaches on the ceremony. Collectively, they celebrated a 12 months of outstanding achievements that showcased the power and unity of the Italian judo neighborhood.
Congratulazioni!
Photographs: Simone Ferraro-Luca Pagliaricci / Textual content: FIJLKAM
Creator: Szandra Szogedi
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