Olimpic Horizons - Rings of stories and champions
Culture
Olympic Horizons. Circles of Stories and Champions brings to Sondalo a series of three evenings dedicated to the great protagonists of mountain and paralympic sports. From mountaineering to snow disciplines, and up to paralympic achievements, the meetings – conducted by Stefano Faifer at the Meeting Room of the Cittadella dello Sport – celebrate passion, talent, and inclusion through the voices of the champions who have written unforgettable pages of Valtellinese sport.
Three free entry appointments, from February 12 to March 5, to meet Olympic and paralympic athletes, discover stories of extraordinary feats, and let oneself be inspired by the values of sports that surpass every limit. A unique opportunity to get to know closely the faces and emotions that have made the sport of the territory great.
1) Thursday, February 12 | 8:30 PM
Classic and Modern Mountaineering: a Journey Towards the Olympic Circles
An evening tribute to Adriano Greco, a local pioneer of world ski mountaineering, to tell the evolution of a discipline that was born in the mountains and now looks to the Olympic horizon. With the participation of Dr. Giulio Rossi, champions Francesca Martinelli and Roberta Pedranzini, and Katia Mascherona.
In collaboration with CAI Sondalo, Alta Valtellina Athletics, and Sports Medicine – Morelli Hospital.
2) Thursday, February 19 | 8:30 PM
White Gold: mountains, snow, and legends of Valtellina
A tale dedicated to the champion protagonists of the exhibit “White Gold” in Valfurva and to Maicol Rastelli, an Olympic athlete from Sondalo in cross-country skiing. Alongside him Mirco Bertolina and other winter sports athletes, to relive feats, sacrifices, and great emotions on snow.
In collaboration with Polisportiva Le Prese, with contributions from Ivan and Ermanno Rastelli.
3) Thursday, March 5 | 8:30 PM
Beyond Limits: the Paralympic Spirit
An intense evening to celebrate the sport that surpasses barriers and prejudices, telling stories of determination and courage. Protagonists Martino Pini and Leo Sette, handbike champions, and Giovanna Gareri, a paralympic alpine skier.
With the participation of Dr. Luca Binda and Dr. Giulio Rossi.
In collaboration with the Spinal Unit Department and Sports Medicine – Morelli Hospital.
Circles of Stories and Champions is an event included in the program “Sondalo – Circles of Mountains and Passion”, promoted by APT Sondalo and the Municipality of Sondalo, in collaboration with local associations.
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