First and second place for the two players from Messina at the Italian checkers world championship, held in Rome from April 20th to 28th. Damiano Sciuto deservedly won first place, while Michele Maijnelli consolidates Messina’s dominance in second place in the world championship of one of the most famous board games of all. Mayor Federico Basilethe Sports councilor Massimo Finocchiaro and the general director of the Municipality Salvo Puccio, met the two champions this afternoon at Palazzo Zanca to congratulate them on the flattering goal achieved.
Basile’s words
“A recognition – said Basile – which rewards commitment, determination and passion in practicing a sporting discipline. This is an opportunity to express admiration on my behalf, that of the municipal administration and the entire citizenry for the brilliant success that has contributed to raising the name of Messina”. “The Administration is aware of the fundamental role that sporting activity plays for the psycho-physical development of young people, and among the objectives of our program a priority is the commitment to promoting youth training in sport, to together promote the well-being of the inclusion and social aggregation are also healthy, with the hope – concluded the Mayor – that such successes are a positive and constructive example for our young people.”
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