BRINDISI.Fencing: Lucrezia Orlando triumphs at Gold in the young category

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In the vibrant setting of the “Don Bosco” arena in Lecce, on Sunday 14 April 2024, the long-awaited tests valid for the Regional Sword Qualification at the Italian Gold Championships in the Youth and Cadet category took place. An event that saw the emerging talents of Apulian fencing shine.

Among the undisputed protagonists of the day, the name of Lucrezia Orlando stands out, athlete of the ASD Scherma Lame Azzurre Maestri Zumbo of Brindisi, who reached the top of the podium in the women’s sword specialty. With an impeccable performance and a consistently positive record, Orlando demonstrated unparalleled determination and mastery, giving his team and supporters a triumph to remember.

But the heroic deeds were not limited to the women’s field. In the men’s competition, Samuele Leuzzi stood out, achieving a well-deserved eighth place in the Youth category and an exceptional second place in the Cadet category, thus guaranteeing himself a pass to the next phase of the Italian Gold Championships. The performances of Simone Toscano and Gianmarco Mancino contributed to enriching the day with successes and satisfactions for the team.

A special applause also goes to Francesco Cesaria, Erik and Erwin Fiaschi, who debuted with grit and determination in this competitive season, demonstrating a commitment and passion that promise great results for the future.

With these extraordinary results, the ASD Scherma Lame Azzurre Maestri Zumbo of Brindisi confirms its status as a point of reference for fencing in the region and is preparing with enthusiasm and determination to face the challenges that will come in the next Italian Gold Championships in Riccione in the month of May.