(ANSA) – CAGLIARI, 10 NOV – “When I saw the Sardinian flag of the Quattro Mori on the track for a moment I was afraid that they would disqualify us, because it was not foreseen by the protocol”. Coni president Giovanni Malagò said it with a smile, this afternoon in Cagliari to participate in the awards ceremony of the island’s champions who participated in the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, but also of the new world champion of artistic gymnastics Nicola Bartolini and Luna Rossa, who have a ‘home’ in Cagliari.
Shortly before Filippo Tortu had revealed a ‘secret’: “We introduced that flag secretly – said the Italian sprinter in connection from home – with the help of the physiotherapist. I was not born and did not grow up in Sardinia, but I have always raced with Sardinia in my heart and I will always do so in the future. After Tokyo I immediately wanted to go to Sardinia, to my family’s house “.
Passing the baton to Lorenzo Patta, another protagonist of the golden relay: “Before the race – said the sprinter from Oristano – I went to him. I thought I would calm him down. But I realized that he was ten times calmer than me. , I just told him: let’s run and win. They were the best hundred meters of my life – said Patta – I’ll never forget them “. (HANDLE).
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