After the Olympics, here are the emotions of the Paralympics. 17 Venetian champions at the start, for a clear path not to be missed. The desire to get on the podium, to sing the hymn of Mameli again, to crown the work of five years by arriving there.
The opening ceremony
The Games opened yesterday in Tokyo, in an atmosphere of great emotion. 4,537 athletes representing 163 nations will take part in the event, which will end on 5 September. To be awarded 540 medals in 22 sports. Italy presents itself with a record expedition: 115 athletes in 15 sports. Beatrice Bebe Vioand Federico Morlacchi were the two blue flag bearers at the inaugural ceremony. On the other hand, an Afghan athlete marched with the refugee flag. Just Vio, champion of fencing and reigning Olympic champion in foil, one of the stars of Veneto, as well as of Italy, at a five-circle event destined to excite and leave its mark. This is our moment – said Bebe – the moment to prove that we can change the world. To be able to change the perception of what is different and what is normal. To inspire the new generations. To convey to them that they can go further. That you can be bigger. The most shocking sporting event on the planet is about to begin. Come and enjoy the show with us.
The names competing for Veneto
A special emotional charge that goes along with the hopes of many athletes. The PaduansLuigi Beggiato by Vo ‘Euganeo e Francesco Bettellain swimming, Andrea Borgato of Solesino in table tennis,Nadia Farioof Noventa Padovana in shooting,Chiara Nardoof Vo ‘Euganeo in rowing,Stefano Travisani of Correzzola in archery; the Treviso peopleSilvia Biasi of Godega in volleyball; Asia Pellizzariof Mareno di Piave in archery, Beatrice Vio of Mogliano Veneto in fencing; the VenetiansAntonio Fantinof San Michele al Tagliamento in swimming, Francesca Cipelliof Mira in athletics, the Veronese Michela Brunelliof Bussolengo and Federico Falco in table tennis, the brothers Misha and Xenia Francesca Palazzo, Palermo by birth but Veronese by adoption in swimming, Francesca PorcellatoValeggio in the handbike e Stefano Raimondi of Zimella in swimming.
The goal of improving Rio
Ruggero Vilnai, president of the Italian Paralympic Veneto Committee, launches its battle cry in view of the five-ring event. With a concrete hope, that of overcoming the Rio de Janeiro medal table in 2016, when the Venetian expedition won 11 medals, snatching applause from Italy and the world: Because of the pandemic, everything was more difficult – underlines Vilnai – but I can guarantee that we have heard the athletes and technicians and the enormous enthusiasm. We have 17 athletes from Veneto, with prominent athletes such as Bebe Vio and Francesca Porcellato. We have 250 Paralympic sports companies and 1,800 athletes. a percentage still too low, we need to improve. In Rio we took 11 medals, if we can equal this record we can surely be satisfied. And I am convinced that we will do even better.
The hopes of swimming
Great hopes also for Francesco Bettella, who will be at the start of the final of the 200 backstroke today: I felt him loaded and concentrated – explains his coach Moreno Daga – he, as you know, has a very serious disability due to a degenerative disease that also limits the possibilities of training. In any case, his hope and his will to get on the podium. I think he can do it, we are all with him. After the 200 backstroke, Bettella will return to the pool for the 50 backstroke meters on September 2nd, at 11.31 am.
The veteran Francesca Porcellato
Also upload the veteran Francesca Porcellato, at the eleventh Paralympics, who uploaded the fans to her official profile: Are you ready to support us and cheer from hell? Let’s go dancing, Tokyo, wait for us. Enthusiasm and emotion involve everyone a little. Among the various messages, here is that of Asia Pellizzari: I greet all the Marenese – she says on her profile instagram the Treviso archer – and friends from all over who in different ways made me feel their affection, their closeness and their unconditional support. I am taking you with me on this wonderful journey and you will be my special fans as I shoot in that field that for me will not be empty at all. I’m going to live my dream. Thanks and see you soon … It will be less social than ever, but I will try to send some information, in the meantime following the Paralympics, it will be emotions and fun for those who like us have a great passion: sport and life.
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August 24, 2021 (change August 24, 2021 | 21:02)
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