Lake Varese is synonymous with rowing and it is no coincidence that the waters of Bosino have always been an essential destination for many nations worldwide. An example of this isAustralia, which has now established its home at the Australian Institute of Sport – European Training Center in Gavirate. And, not surprisingly, in view of Paris 2024 Olympics Australia has chosen Varese for the official presentation of its Olympic rowing team which will compete on the waters of Vaires sur Marne from 27 July to 4 August.
The appointment is launched for Sunday 30 June at 4.30 pm in Ville Pontiwhere the Varese Chamber of Commerce he made his own available Convention Centerin the context of Varese Sports Commission projectfor the contribution made by Australian sport to the image and tourism economy of the area
The Australian rowing team, 44 athletes including reserves, is among the most numerous in the world and also boasts the presence of eleven Olympic medalists including seven gold in Tokyo; supporting eighteen other accredited personnel, including technicians, medical staff and managers. A true platoon, officially consolidated at the facilities of the Australian Institute of Sport European Training Center which has hosted the entire national team since 10 May. The nautical base, however, is always there Gavirate rowersthe beating heart of Aussie rowing activities.
They will come to Varese on Sunday The selections for the five-ring event have been made official, as well as the crews and their respective formations. An event that will be covered by the main Australian newspapers, ready to connect with the county of lakes. All participants will wear the Paris Olympic uniform, also in this case an absolute first. The event, private and behind closed doors, will see the participation of a large delegation of Australian managers arriving in Varese in the next few hours. Above all the new Federation President Stephen Donnelley, elected on Monday, who will make his first official appearance in Ville Ponti. In the front row there will also be the advisor to the International World Rowing Federation and Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Rowing Federation Sarah Cook and the entrepreneur and main sponsor of the teams Gina Rinehart. Australia feels more and more at home in Varese.
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