A day that will remain in the history of Formia basketball: two great goals achieved in a few hours by Jumbo Basket Formia. On the one hand a significant victory against Virtus Basket Fondi, on the other the unveiling of the team’s new logo, symbol of a new era.
Hard-fought victory on the parquet
In the match that took place against Virtus Basket Fondi, the Jumbo Basket Formia managed to prevail with a final result of 74-67, demonstrating great determination and team spirit. An enthralling challenge, which kept the fans present in suspense, culminating in a deserved and hard-fought success until the last minute.
Presentation of the New Logo: A Symbol of Fusion and the Future
But the victory on the field was not the only exciting event of the day. Before the start of the match, the official presentation of the new team logo was held in the Ribaud hall of the Municipality of Formiathe result of the merger between Pallacanestro Fabiani and Jumbo Basket. This new symbol represents the desire to build a solid foundation for the future of basketball in the city, combining the best energies and resources to grow more and more.
An event full of institutional and sporting presences
The event was attended by key figures from the local community, including the Deputy Mayor Giovanni Valerio and theSports Councilor Fabio Papawho underlined the importance of basketball for the social and sporting growth of Formia. Also present Regional President of the Italian Basketball Federation (FIP), Lorenzo Fontanaand the President of Jumbo Basket, Gino Odonetogether with the athletes of the 2024-2025 season and the technical staff led by the coach Daniel October and the assistant coach Davide Mastrangelo.
A Symbolic Gesture: The Captain’s Homage to the Deputy Mayor
One of the most touching moments of the day was when the team captain, Giorgio Mannarelli, donated an official sweatshirt to the Deputy Mayorthus underlining the strong bond between the team and the city of Formia. “This is our home, and we want to represent it as best we can in every competition,” declared Mannarelli during the ceremony.
A New Beginning for the 2024-2025 Season
The new logo and the victory achieved mark a starting point for a season that promises to be full of challenges and opportunities. The merger between Pallacanestro Fabiani and Jumbo Basket, in addition to marking an important union, brings with it the objective of raising the competitiveness of Formia basketball, involving more and more young people and enthusiasts in the sport.
