(ANSA) – ROME, APRIL 05 – “Sport unites us and makes us proud to be Italian”: this is how the Undersecretary for Sport, Valentina Vezzali, in her speech during the ceremony for the awarding of the Italian flag after the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games in Beijing . “On behalf of the Government, I would like to express my thanks to you for the attention and closeness you have always reserved for sport, to which you yourself have recognized great effectiveness on a social, cultural and educational level – the words of Vezzali – Sport, despite the pandemic it never stopped and thrilled Italians at a time when the country needed positive messages. With great passion, it confirmed its value during the Beijing Winter Games, showing heart, commitment and professionalism. my thanks go to each member of the Olympic and Paralympic delegation “.
“Taking up the baton in Beijing was a great thrill – he added – We took charge of the 5-circle flag because the next edition of the Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games, in 2026, will see Italy as the protagonist.
It will be an opportunity to make known our natural beauties, our history and our cultural heritage. We will strengthen the infrastructures and invest so that this event is a concrete opportunity for growth in the wake of sustainability “.
Vezzali then recalled the commitment of Italian sport in welcoming Ukrainians: “Always an ambassador of peace and capable of promoting hospitality, Italian sport has worked in recent weeks to host Ukrainian athletes fleeing their country or unable to return: in this regard we will start projects dedicated to supporting the sports organizations that are hosting or will host athletes in difficulty. Solidarity, one of the cardinal principles of the sports world, is allowing these girls and boys to continue training and it gives them the opportunity to participate in the sporting competitions planned for the coming months. Once again Italy and sport show that they have a big heart and are capable of brotherhood. Sport unites us and makes us proud to be Italian “. (HANDLE).
Source: Ansa
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