Marsala – «We are happy and proud to be able to host the men’s under 17 final four in our sports hall again this year – begins the vice president and coach of Marsala Handball Vito Di Giovanni – We participated in the Federation’s tender, which we thank for the trust placed, aware that it represents an excellent opportunity for the city of Marsala, not only from a sporting point of view, but also from an economic point of view. More than a hundred people will flock to Capo Boeo over the weekend to experience the emotions that this youth competition offers every year. Thanks must be given to the municipal administration for sponsoring the event and, in particular, to the Sport councilor Bilardello for participating in the press conference, confirming the support for our club».
With these words, the spokesperson of the Lilybetan club greeted the authorities present, the journalists and the fans who arrived at the Pala San Carlo on Tuesday afternoon to attend the press conference to present the “Under 17 men’s handball regional final four”, scheduled for Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th May.
«The boys had a great season, taking first place in the western group at the end of the regular season – adds coach Di Giovanni – They are working very well and I hope to be able to witness a truly high-level show, considering that four well-equipped teams with promising young players will participate.».
All the details of the event were illustrated during the meeting, in the presence of the FIGH regional president Sandro Pagaria, of the Sport councilor of the Municipality of Marsala Ignazio Bilardello, of the FIGH provincial delegate Vito Miceli, of the FIGH regional delegate Aldo Fina, the representatives of the Civil Protection and the under 17 team of Pallamano Marsala led by Valerio Di Giovanni: «We will try to give our best because we have been trying to get through to the national finals for some years. I invite everyone to come to the sports hall in large numbers to support us».
«Marsala Handball has won the tender to organize the men’s Final Four which, for us, represents the maximum expression of youth championships taking into account that, from next year, the under 17s will move into the first team – declared the regional president of FIGH Sandro Pagaria – We expect an important level of the event because four teams from the two poles, Trapani and Syracuse, which at the moment represent the best that the region can offer».
To echo the words of President Pagaria, those of the Sports Councilor Ignazio Bilardello: «When important events like the Final Four are organised, there is a significant impact on the city. Sport, in addition to competition, is also a driving force that allows us to be together, to share important moments and, at the same time, to promote the beauty of our territory. Sport, in this case handball, has an excellent function: in addition to the training, education and integration of children, it is also a driving force for tourism promotion.”
The dean of Marsala Handball Vito Miceli, today also FIGH delegate for the province of Trapani, was excited and satisfied: «I am really happy with this initiative and, above all, with the enthusiasm that has been rekindled in the city in recent years. Seeing so many young people playing, meeting and sharing moments of individual and collective growth again is an indescribable joy».
The meeting, which the CONI delegate for the province of Trapani Elena Avellone was unable to attend because she was out of town, ended with the presentation of the Marsala Handball roster which will be the protagonist in the men’s tournament.
For those wishing to follow the Final Four, the Facebook page of the FIGH regional committee will be available which will broadcast all the matches live.
THE CALENDAR
Saturday afternoon:
4.30 pm semi-final: Aretusa – Il Giovinetto Petrosino
6.30 pm semi-final: Handball Marsala – Albatro
Sunday afternoon:
4.30pm men’s final for 3rd and 4th place
6.30pm final and awards ceremony.
