Young archer Nicolò Croce carried the colors of Lavagna and the Liguria region to a notable finish at the recent youth olympics held in Puglia (Levantenews), culminating in a fifth-place team finish among four regional athletes (Primaillevante).
The national youth event began with an opening ceremony in Bari, while the competitions took place on the fields of Ostuni. The large-scale gathering welcomed approximately 5,000 young athletes and technicians from across Italy. Within this competitive setting, the Ligurian formation consisting of four athletes also placed twelfth in the final general ranking.
Competition Details and Regional Representation
Nicolò Croce, a third-year middle school student at the Don Gnocchi Institute in Lavagna, represented the Liguria region in the discipline of archery. His participation and the success of the regional delegation brought recognition to the Tigullio area during the multi-sport gathering.
Official Recognition from Lavagna
Following the event, Palazzo Franzoni and the municipal administration of Lavagna publicly expressed their congratulatory remarks and pride for the young athlete’s achievement. Official statements highlighted the value of the sport as an occasion for growth, commitment, concentration, and sharing.
Un’esperienza importante, che testimonia il valore dello sport come occasione di crescita, impegno, concentrazione e condivisione. Complimenti a Nicolò, per aver portato il nome della Liguria e della nostra città in questa importante manifestazione, ai suoi genitori per il sostegno e al tecnico Marco Noceti, per la passione e la dedizione con cui accompagna i giovani atleti nel loro percorso sportivo. Un motivo di orgoglio per tutta la comunità di Lavagna!
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