ROma, Jan. 30 (askanews) – “An honor and a privilege”. So Jasmine Paolini told the emotion of the meeting with the President of the Republic Sergio Mattarella on January 29, in his speech at the Quirinale. “She, Mr. president -said turned to Mattarella -gathered the whole family of blue tennis and we would not be more happy. It is a great pride to be here all together, the Italy of female and male tennis. We shared two extraordinary goals, the Davis Cup and the Billie Jean King Cup, and it was a historical moment for Italian tennis and for the history of our country. These successes are the testimony of what can be achieved when working together, with sparing and dedication, determination and team spirit. “
The tennis player Jasmine Paolini from Mattarella
Sport, added the number 1 in Italy in the WTA ranking, a finalist last year at Roland Garros and Wimbledon, “taught us this: to persevere when things don’t go as we would like, to never give up, to appreciate every single goal, to surround themselves with people who like us have the same goal with which to share the path ».
From every point of view, blue triumphs are the result of teamwork. «We have overcome the difficulties together, each of us has made its contribution, from us athletes and athletes, to the coaches, to the medical staff, to the Federation and all the people who make this journey with us every day. Our gratitude goes to everyone. But a great thank you also goes to the Italians who are loving our sport as never before. We felt Italy singing Mameli’s anthem with us before each game, they were moments of profound emotion, unforgettable ».
«We also know how her, Mr. President, he is a competent enthusiast of our sport, he has already shown him several times in the recent past. So aware that today it is not only a moment of formal recognition, but a sign of true affection “. “You know very well how in sport you win and get lost, so the only promise we can do is that we will always put it entirely, continuing to fight and improve ourselves, representing Italy with pride and honor. Mr. President thanks therefore for welcoming us today, this is a day that we will always bring to the heart ».
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