Cold, glacial. In his style. Focused to the point of incinerating her opponents on the mat. “Tiger of ScampiaIn fact, once again. Regina e champion of Europe. If there was a crown in place of the gold medal, he would certainly put it on his head. Instead, he is satisfied with the continental scepter and puts the under 23 title on the bulletin board.Mameli’s anthem a Budapest and to sing it is Martina Esposito. Pupil of the master Gianni Maddaloni, athlete of the Carabinieri.
It asserts itself in the 70 kg category and overtakes the French in quick succession Gabrielle Barbaud, then the Portuguese Joana Chrysostom, in the quarters prevails over the Polish Eliza wrolblewska. In the semifinal the Romanian rule Serafima Moscalu and in the final he won the Italian derby with Irene Pedrotti. “It was a very long day but I finally enjoyed it: after so many disappointments a bit of light came, this is a good result but I aim for something else”, he enthuses Esposito, always ready to improve.
As if to say, yes it’s fine but I’m looking forward. “I proved to myself that if I really believe in it and have fun on the mat, I can do anything”, she continues with conviction. Martina. “I thank Enrico Parlati that followed me in the race and gave me the peace of mind I needed. I thank all the technicians who were impeccable during the retreat. And again I thank my family and my boyfriend: they are always there not only in victories. I thank the sports group of Carabinieri, which allows me to be a full-fledged professional. Thanks to Matteo Marconcini, with which we started a journey together, and to the teacher Gianni Maddaloni and to the whole Star Judo Club», conclude Esposito (in the photos by Rui Telmo Romao). Naples is reconfirmed on the roof ofEurope.
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