Palascherma, cutting of the "Olympic" ribbon

If it had been a ship it would certainly have the features of the Flagship (ribbon cutting, godmother with hat and bottle of champagne tomorrow afternoon at 5.30 pm). To 'launch' the Amerigo Vespucci of fencing , the champions ' factory just finished building in Via delle Nazioni will be, according to tradition, politicians, sports managers, authorities and finally (finally?!?') them, the 'old' (referring only to the years of victories) Olympic champions never sufficiently acclaimed and celebrated Giovanna Trillini , Valentina Vezzali , Elisa Di Francisca .

"Everything is ready, we're there - confirms the deputy mayor and sports councillor Samuele Animali, understandably satisfied - only a few details are missing, the cleaning of the premises is finished, the moves are being completed and the work to adapt the gym in Via Solazzi to the new needs will begin soon".

The mayor Lorenzo Fiordelmondo will be hosting the event, the Marche Region represented by the president Francesco Acquaroli and the councilor Chiara Biondi, the presidents of the Province of Ancona Daniele Carnevali, of the Coni Marche Fabio Luna, of the Italian Fencing Federation Luigi Mazzone and of the Jesi Fencing Club Maurizio Dellabella.

Among the uncertainties is the president of the European Federation Giorgio Scarso, busy abroad but determined to do everything he can to not miss the appointment in Jesi. In Rome where she has lived for a few years with her husband and two children, Elisa di Francisca has already packed her bags. "Of course I'll be there - the promise of the two-time Olympic champion London 2012 - I can't wait to get there, but first I'll stop by to say hello to my second home, the Club in Via Solazzi, which I'm super fond of and the mere thought of makes my heart skip a beat".

Gianni Angelucci

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