now the 14-year-old from Capizzone flies to Rome for the national finals

Small samples of Judo they grow: Paolo Roncaglia, 14 years of Capizzone, last October 30 he climbed to the top step of the podium at the last Regional Championships, category 66 kg beginners B, second year. A title that earned him the participation in National finals, scheduled for next November 12 in Rome.

The 14-year-old, former regional champion in the 60 kg category, played an excellent race, winning four out of four matches. Great satisfaction with everything the Asd Judo Orobie, the sports club of Capizzone where Paolo started his sporting path, now several years ago.

“A good race, but now the most important step is missing – explains Daniela Grieco, president of Judo Orobie in his second term – Rome is certainly a completely different reality: we’ll see how it goes “. Daniela, of athletes, has grown so many. In fact, there are many who, from all over the Imagna Valley, approach this discipline at a young age, only to leave it once they reach adulthood. And even those who leave, he never really leaves it.

“A lot of ex-athletes still come to visit us in the gym, many call me to congratulate when one of our boys wins. This shows that when you do your work with your heart, you leave an imprint in the life of someone who, sooner or later, always comes back “ confirms Grieco, who is assisted in the activity by his son Loris Brioschi and the other technician from the Trezzo sull’Adda office Alessandro Fumagalli. Judo, however, beyond the sporting component, is also philosophy and mentality.

“It becomes a real lifestyle made up of healthy preparation, nutrition and lifestyle – concludes the president – We can say an ironclad approach, which could be useful in the future. There is a lot of philosophy behind it: if you have a strong and trained mind, then it will be easier to face everyday life. Our team works following a precise idea: to raise kids mentally ready for life. And if there is some victory in sport, then it is absolutely welcome “. Appointment, therefore, next November 12 for the National final during which Paolo Roncaglia will have the opportunity to snatch the Italian title as well.

(The Asd Judo Orobie team: from left to right Loris Brioschi, Daniela Grieco and Alessandro Fumagalli, technician of the Trezzo sull’Adda office)

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