«Agio menat mazzat ‘a cecat». She jokes about it but not too much, Matilda Lauria. He really weighs the bronze of him, conquered at Bakuin Azerbaijanai The World Describes in the 70 kg category. Returning from the city where the wind blows, the 55-year-old Neapolitan told about her winning experience at the Partenopewhere it was received triumphantly and by multiple certificates of sincere esteem.
“I’m really excited, because I was absolutely stubborn that I had to succeed in a big enough undertaking,” she explains proudly. “It’s a heavy bronze, an extra push to move forward,” admits the Paralympic judoka, who received a plaque for the extraordinary result achieved abroad. «First, assiduous spectator, then, great world protagonist of Paralympic judo. You are the pride of all of us“, it is read.
“In the historic gymnasium you saw Nicholas Storm prepare for success, multiple times championItalia e d’Europathe first Neapolitan to participate in Olympic Games from Tokyo 1964, Matilda came to accompany his son. Blindness and deafness did not hold back Lauriawho didn’t give up, but trains and puts problems aside», observes the master Gennaro Muscariello. “At the Partenope Matilda is in his house. And judo is one of the founding sports of our sports club. We are proud of the triumph of Lauriabecause it continues the glorious tradition of Partenope», he argues Aldo Barbigeneral secretary and coordinator of the countless sports practiced at the Bronze Horses.
He smiles too Sandro Gelorminipresident of the Partenope and twice Scudetto. With the Napoli from Luciano Spalletti leaders in A league hopefully to see again a tricolor in the shade of Vesuvius. “There is no shortage of difficulties, because rugby has become professional, we are still amateurs”, warns the giant of the oval ball, recalling the mission of the Partenope. We are a non-profit organization with legal personality. The goal is to play sports for the health of the kids and have fun. We have a thousand members for rhythmic gymnastics, judo, volleyball, basketball, rugby, fencing, athletics. We continue a great tradition». In short, the five circles are well represented. And Matilda Lauria fully fits into this context.
«I hope that all this noise will help those with disabilities like me. The message is not to give up. Let’s move forward», asserts the Paralympic ambassador of Napoli, representing a broad movement. «I believe in the power of inclusion. Disability must be lived and not fought». From the beautiful experience of Paralympics from Tokyo 2020 verso Paris 2024 with confidence. «I sincerely hope so, because this time we are trying hard. Great people are helping me on my way to France. I want to do it,” he assures Matilda. The daughter Paola hug mom and leave.
He accepts the compliments Rocco DeIccopresident Noived Naples. «An osmosis was born, a true synergy is developing. Paralympic sport is moving towards the next goal of Paris 2024». The discipline of the mat evolves and adapts to the changing times. «The referee for the deaf-blind was previously non-existent, the Noived he supported me,” he concludes Lauria (in the photos by Maria Camilla Torre), who will receive a prestigious award on Saturday 19 November: the bronze medal for Paralympic athletic valor, which will be awarded by Carmine Mellonepresident Cip Campaniaat theHotel Ramada. The healthy growth of Neapolitan children is ensured with such shining examples. They thank the families in the shadow of the Vesuvius.
