In the council room, a meeting dedicated to the athlete and his journey in archery, between inclusion, commitment and Olympic prospects
Scarlino: In recent days, in the council room of the Municipality of Scarlino, a meeting dedicated to Stefano Brocchettaarcher and sergeant major of the Italian army, protagonist of a sporting and human story of great value. Mayor Francesca Travison and the city councilor with responsibility for sport were present at the event Diego Radi and the archery company Gherardo Leonardo D’Appiano of Scarlino, affiliated to Italian Archery Federation et al Coni.
Stefano Brocchetta37 years old, resident in Rosignano, father of two children, after a serious accident at work during a parachute exercise, which no longer allows him to walk, has chosen to get back into the game through sport. With great physical and mental strength he dedicated himself to archery, a discipline that he now practices at high competitive levels, competing with the compound bow both in indoor competitions at 18 meters and in outdoor competitions at 50 metres, together with all the other archers, on equal terms, without differences or preclusions. A path made possible by the inclusive model promoted by the Italian Archery Federation.
Entrusted by the Federation to the technical care of Fabio Ticcicoach and president of the company Gherardo Leonardo D’AppianoBrocchetta is also followed with great attention at a national level. The Federation has placed important expectations on him, in view of a growth path that looks ambitiously to international events and events 2028 Olympics. Also participating in the meeting via video call president of the Federation Vittorio Polidoriconfirming the importance of the sports project.
The mayor Francesca Travison wanted to meet the athlete personally to learn about his history and needs. «Stefano represents an extraordinary example of determination and ability to transform an enormous difficulty into a new opportunity for life and sport – he declares –. As the municipal administration we want to be at his side and support, together with the archery company, every possible path that allows him to train in the best possible conditions.”
The city councilor with responsibility for sport Diego Radi also underlined the value of the path undertaken by the athlete. «Stefano Brocchetta’s sporting story speaks of inclusion, sacrifice and passion. It is a pride for our territory to be able to accompany an athlete who, with his daily commitment, gives a positive message to the whole community and in particular to the younger ones.”
The meeting laid the foundations for a shared work that will continue in the coming months, with the aim of identifying useful solutions to adapt the training structures and concretely support Stefano Brocchetta’s sporting path, accompanying him on his journey towards the 2028 Olympics, a symbol of resilience and barrier-free sport.
