A simple but particularly significant ceremony, the inauguration of the Beach Arena, in the splendid Piazza Duomo; from tomorrow the races they will see in front of them 56 pairs of baechers from 22 nations and the five continents of Japan, Australia, the United States, Argentina, Canada, 28 male and 28 female pairs, divided into 12 couples entered in the main draw and 16 included in the qualifying draw.
Together to the mayor Federico Basile, the sports councilor Massimo Finocchiaro. They play a fundamental role in the success of the event the Fire Brigade who set up the entire Beach Arena as well as providing essential security support.
The Messina stage of Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour – Futures 2024 will allow qualification for the next Paris Olympics. Mayor Federico Basile “very resolute towards all those who made several criticisms last year for choosing Piazza Duomo as the location for a volleyball tournament”. Yet, the mayor declared, “that first edition served to lay the foundations for the 2024 edition and, once again, the whole world will be able to admire the historical, artistic, cultural and gastronomic beauties of Messina”.
Messina, once again, protagonist of major events, a change that leads to evident economic, cultural and social growth.
ATM the urban transport subsidiary, gave all the athletes free movement passes on all vehicles valid from tomorrow until Sunday. Couples who buy tickets to participate in the Paris Olympics will certainly travel on a bus or tram car.
From Messina to Paris the journey is short but very fascinating, enriching and safe.
