A beautiful celebration. The gesture of the heart with the fingers and a liberating scream. An affectionate message for the aunt Daniela and a hymn to joy on the mat. Rematch and redemption for Mario Tinelliwhich was awarded for the first time i Italian cadet championships in the 46 kg category, after last year’s silver medal. Fan of the Naples and grandson of art. His uncle is the teacher Francesco Faraldotechnician of Blue Flameswhich tells the winning experience of the Campania talent al PalaPellicone.
«Fresh from an injury to his left knee and undergoing arthroscopic surgery, Mario got the Coronavirus and it was stopped for almost a month. Destiny wanted that one month after the national review he was infected again. He recovered and was eager to participate: we did everything possible to get him to race a Ostia», The Olympian of London 2012. And the results paid off for the efforts. Tinelli he conquered the top step of the podium, putting himself behind him Giacomo Pagano (Ippon Club), Francesco Crociani (Judo Grosseto) e Thomas Sassi (Judo Shiai).
Four matches have been played since the class of 2006, registered with the colors of Young talents. «Mario he asserted himself in the Campania derby against Brown Angel (Gymnastics and martial arts Torre del Greco), pupil of the master Sandro Piccirillo. Match suffered and won for wazari. He was able to find a flash of clarity and to move forward », he comments Faraldobronze ai Mediterranean Games Of Pescara in 2009. «Then Gabriele Sechi (Judo Butterfly Project Yama Harashi Nuoro) passed for ippon. Derby of Two Sicilies in the semifinal and final. Mario he beat Gabriel Carnemolla (Judo Club Koizumi Scicli) for ippon de ashi barai, finally success with Giacomo Pagano (Ippon Club), pupil of the master Giovanni Casalewho attended the 2008 Beijing Olympicsalways for ippon ».
Raised on bread and tatami, Mario Tinelli took the scene at the PalaPellicone. «He is a real talent. I believe in it, as does the family: dad Cosimo and mom Giovanna they are really enthusiastic, ”he argues Faraldo, happy with the prestigious ending. «I’m happy but I don’t put pressure on Mario: judo is a difficult sport but rich in values and sound principles. It is important first to go to school and then to be a good athlete ».
Judo is spoken and practiced in the family. «He The five-circle experience left a positive sign, despite the defeat suffered in the first round with the Spaniard Sugoi Uriartewho then went on, facing opponents I had over and over again in the Olympic qualification “, asserts Faraldo. “I got up and opened a judo school, bringing my brother Davide to win an absolute Italian title and a junior title: the doors of the Penitentiary Police».
The technician of the Blue Flames in this seven years. “The association Young talents was born in 2015 in Lusciano. I started a sports project in the school Ugo Foscolo with children reported by common and children recovered thanks also to the collaboration with family homes in the area. The proximity of the mayor is fundamental Nicola Esposito»He reiterates Faraldowho became involved with judo through the films of Bruce Lee.
“I started with the taekwondopassing later to the judo. I won the B beginners title at the age of 14 but the most difficult challenge was being able to reconcile sport and study ». Even today it remains difficult to practice sports (at high levels) without concrete support. «To implement the culture of sport in Campania and in Italy»Warns the class of 1982.« With Daviderecently operated on his left shoulder, we are aiming for great goals: in a monthEuropean Cup Of Dubrovnikin Croatia. The dream of Marioon the other hand, the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics“. In the footsteps of his uncle.
