Over 700 people (714 to be precise), including athletes, managers, coaches and parents, packed the Pala AGSM AIM in Verona last night for the usual appointment with the sportsman’s Christmas, an event organized by CONI Verona and the Sport and Time Office free of the Diocese of Verona, with the patronage of the Municipality of Verona and the collaboration of SportdiPiù Magazine.
The evening, presented by journalists Francesca Castagna (newspaper The Verona Arena) and Alberto Cristani (director SportdiPiù Magazine) featured the excellent teams of Verona sport and a representation of the youth amateur teams from the province of Verona.
Doing the honors were Stefano Gnesato, Coni Verona delegate, Don Gabriele Vrech (sports manager of the Diocese of Verona) and the Bishop of Verona Monsignor Domenico Pompili.
Among the authorities present were also the president of the Province of Verona Flavio Massimo Pasini, the sports councilor of the Province of Verona Leonardo Bertasini and the councilor for commerce of the Municipality of Verona Alessia Rotta.
The athletes of Hellas Verona, Scaligera Basket,
Redskins Football, Yacht Club Verona, Associazione Tennis Verona, Verona Scherma, Verona Swimming Team, Verona Rugby, Valpolicella Rugby, Hellas Verona For Special, Fondazione Bentegodi, Calcio Caldiero Terme, Legnago Salus, Virtus Verona, San Marco Calcio Femminile, ChievoVerona Women, Hellas Verona Women.
As for the amateur clubs present, Acd Oppeano, Asd Cherubine, Asd Nogara, Asd Salizzole, Asd San Marco, Country House Horse, Judo Kion, Nuovo Tennis Bovolone, Polisportiva Gemina, Usd Avesa Calcio E Ginnastica Artistica Sotto Sopra which staged a performance to the tune of the soundtrack of the film The Lion King.
Also present were many managers, presidents, mayors and councilors of the Verona area as well as representatives of the Don Mazzi Youth Centres, Ulss9 Scaligera of Verona and Alpini of Verona, entities that actively collaborate in the initiatives organized by the CONI of Verona
At the end of the evening, for all the young people (and not only…) gadgets and gifts offered by Forno Bonomi, Panini Stickers and SportdiPiù Magazine.
“It was a beautiful evening” – commented Stefano Gnesato at the end – “I believe among the most beautiful ever, which greatly satisfied Bishop Domenico and Don Gabriele Vrech. Athletes’ Christmas is always a beautiful moment that unites Veronese sport, which allows us to exchange greetings and see friends and athletes who, perhaps, we haven’t seen for some time. If everything went well, it is primarily thanks to the CONI Verona trustees who guaranteed presence, organization and availability to ensure that everything went smoothly. I truly thank them from the bottom of my heart because without them it would be unthinkable to organize events like this: they are friends of whom I am truly proud. Thanks go to the companies that took part and to those who would have liked to be there but couldn’t make it due to commitments. Thanks to the Municipalities and Federations, always present and always in growing numbers. A particular thank you goes to the Municipality of Verona which this year allowed us to use the LED walls of the arena on which, thanks to the help of Avelia Hd, we were able to project images and videos, making the event more dynamic and engaging. Now let’s take a few days’ break and then prepare for 2025 which, for CONI Verona, will be full of commitments, events and news, always at the service and in aid of sport and the athletes of our territory. Best wishes to everyone!”.
Andrea Etrari
