Official investment. An appointment that smacks of promotion in the field. A title earned for the well-known social commitment not from today, but constantly reiterated over time. Gianni Maddaloni was designated by Giovanni Malagò «Ambassador of Sport for the poor suburbs of Italy».
To motivate this provision “the work of contrasting the various forms of juvenile deviance, which, through sport, the judo master has managed to promote and carry out in recent years in a difficult neighborhood like that of Scampia», These are the reasons given by the president of Cones.
Neapolitan pride. “Through the teaching of sporting activity and its values, Maddaloni he was able to bring together many young people who, following his example and his positive motivations that he was able to arouse in them, were restored to respect for the rules and civil coexistence with others “.
Example. «His meritorious work, as a true ambassador of sport and of Cones, should be brought to schools, especially in those that operate in the often disadvantaged suburbs, in order to spread the heritage of sporting values, fight the scourge of social hardship and offer many boys and girls a new perspective and the realization of their own identity ” , he claims Malagò.
«Similar considerations also apply to the Paralympic champion Gianluca Attanasio, other great Sports ambassador», Concludes the president of Cones.
Praise. «The appointment as National Ambassador of the Cones for the poor suburbs ofItaly it is a certificate of esteem, because I deeply live the reality of the suburbs, I breathe it, I feel it inside me, it is part of my experience, it is my people, to whom I have given and am giving everything “, admits the father of the Olympic champion Pino, gold to Sydney 2000. “This position represents a continuation of my commitment, invested with the mission of saving, encouraging and changing the lives of many young people, making them become positive examples for other peers, triggering a virtuous mechanism, which can really change the face of many for the better. areas ofItaly, generating optimism and multiplying enthusiasm in the area ».
Plot the route Maddaloni, advocate of legality through the rules of sport. “We must act as a model for young people and not only, supporting them every day, showing them that commitment rewards in achieving goals”. Maddaloni route proven and winning. «Here sport is an effective tool, a powerful vector, which can certainly improve the world».
Fulfilled Gianluca Attanasio. «I have always considered sport a means of social redemption and self-determination, an opportunity in solidarity to fight in favor of those in difficulty. I was lucky enough to cross my path with that of the family Maddaloni: I learned the true meaning of solidarity and knew the authentic value of friendship and respect “, he says.
«Despite being a swimmer, I often took refuge in the gymnasium of Scampia, where I understood the unique reality of Star Judo Club, and right there I found the strength to continue my sporting activity, from swimming pool competitions to open water competitions, to Capri-Naples and again the A league from Paralympic water polo, which gave me the opportunity to get back into the game », he argues Attanasio. «The story continues in view of the great challenge of the Capri-Naples 2023».
Future. «The appointment as National Ambassador of Cones for the poor suburbs ofItaly by the president Giovanni Malagò it certainly made me proud and gave me new life to be even closer to those who suffer, alongside those who are considered “last”, but who for me represent a great social wealth and a huge nursery of champions: they can change their destiny through sport, abandoning the path of illegality ”, he asserts with conviction Attanasio.
«I have seen many guys become champions, travel the world and make all their dreams come true, the very ones that they themselves considered unattainable. I have chosen to be one of them, deeply convinced that it is Sport, combined with Culture, can do great Naples it’s ours Country. I consider myself a lucky guy, who firmly believes in respect, solidarity and commitment to others “, he concludes Attanasio. The suburbs are in good hands.
