Bonaccini in crisis dedicates himself to sport

With the regional elections underway in Lazio and Lombardy, what did the President of Emilia-Romagna Stefano Bonaccini do yesterday? He gave himself to the sport. Basketball, football, cycling, athletics, volleyball, tennis, rugby, baseball, motorcycling and motorsport: there are many modalities present, with some particularities and innovations such as chess-boxing, with the world championships taking place from October 28 to November 2 in Riccione. And in September, the Dragon Boats world rowing championships in Ravenna and the European acrobatic free flight championships in Pavullo nel Frignano, in the province of Modena. A program that has already seen the Final Four of the Italian women’s volleyball cup, obviously at the Unipol Arena in Casalecchio di Reno, and the Final Eight of the Italian men’s and women’s handball cups in Rimini. And, again in Bologna, the Bol On Ice figure skating show.

With the aim of accurately measuring the economic impact of sporting events organized in Emilia-Romagna, the Region commissioned a survey on the results achieved last year, the results of which will be presented by the end of summer. What did Bonaccini say? “Following the signing of the agreement for the Grand Departure of the Tour de France in 2024, today we confirm and relaunch our commitment to sport. The facts prove us right and Emilia-Romagna’s reputation as a region capable of hosting and organizing important events is a source of pride and satisfaction for us. Aware that sport is also a great opportunity to enhance the territory with important repercussions on tourism and the economy. But let us not forget the educational and social value of sport and the overall importance it has for our communities.” Things to compete with the president of Coni Giovanni Malagò.