The Promosport Boars Baone SB Euganea secured the first Baone International Cup on Sunday, November 1, winning the quadrangular tournament held at the Baone municipal gymnasium. The local side, which competes in the Uisp inter-provincial championship and Fip provincial divisions, defeated the National Journalists team 39-20 in the final to claim the title, according to reports from chesport.info.
The tournament featured a unique lineup of international and specialized national representatives. Among the participants were the Sealand Supersonics, coached by Jeff Garside, representing the micronation of Sealand. The Supersonics secured a third-place finish after defeating Over Sport Italia 24-16 in the bronze medal match, marking the first international trophy for the North Sea-based entity.
The event also hosted Over Sport Italia, a team composed of players aged 55 to 60, and the National Journalists team (Nazionale Giornaliste e Giornalisti Asd Aps). La Nazionale Giornalisti ha partecipato al torneo quadrangolare di basket tenutosi a Baone.
Boars Baone dominates tournament play
The Boars Baone opened the competition with a 40-27 victory over the Sealand Supersonics. In the second semifinal, the National Journalists team moved into the final by defeating Over Sport Italia with a score of 34-15. The championship match saw the Boars utilize their roster depth to control the game, leading 18-15 after the first 10 minutes before finishing with a 39-20 win.
Local standout Federico Rocca won the half-court shot competition, defeating teammate Pietro Cesaro in the final round. The awards ceremony included several regional sports officials, including Flavio Camporese, president of the provincial Fip, and Monica Fiorese, president of Uisp Padova, who served as the tournament’s godmother.
Fundraising efforts exceed 650 euros for Aurora campaign
Beyond the competitive results, the tournament served as a platform for solidarity. Organizers reported that over 650 euros were raised for “Un passo per Aurora,” a campaign supporting a child from Monselice born in 2024 with a rare leg malformation. The funds are intended to assist with medical expenses, including a complex surgery in the United States reported to cost approximately 500,000 euros.
Aurora’s mother, Ilaria, attended the event to explain the importance of the crowdfunding project to the spectators. The tournament also emphasized inclusivity through a demonstration by the Baskin Redentore Este group, a sport designed for players with diverse physical abilities.
Padova basketball history honored at Montegrotto Terme meeting
The weekend of basketball activities included a commemorative meeting titled “La nostra pallacanestro” held on Saturday morning in Montegrotto Terme. Organized by Rolando “Rolly” Marchi with support from the “Storia del Basket Padovano” Facebook community, the event traced the evolution of basketball in the Padua province through the 1960s, 70s, and 80s.
- The Petrarca Era (1960s): Speaker Gigi Peroni discussed the club’s debut in Serie A against Simmenthal and its historic third-place finish in the 1965-66 season.
- Virtus Duomo (1970s): Toni Paperini recounted the club’s coaching school and its 1985 merger with Interspar Sarmeola.
- Pierobon (1970s–80s): Ferdinando Mozzo and Toni Vianello discussed the importance of local patrons and the club’s eventual evolution into Patavium.
- Petrarca’s A2 Era (1970s–80s): Nanni Boniolo detailed the club’s 1980 A2 final against Leone Mare di Livorno.
- Women’s Basketball: Ever Redi and Leopoldo Carraro spoke on the history of Thermal Abano, founded in 1968, and the contemporary success of Lupe San Martino di Lupari in A1.
Tournament results summary
| Placement | Team | Final Score (if applicable) |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | Promosport Boars Baone | 39-20 (Final) |
| Runner-up | Nazionale Giornalisti | 20-39 (Final) |
| Third Place | Sealand Supersonics | 24-16 (3rd Place Match) |
| Fourth Place | Over Sport Italia | 16-24 (3rd Place Match) |
The next scheduled basketball activities in the region will be determined by the local Uisp and Fip provincial schedules for the upcoming season.
