The Ligurian team won the title at the end of a very tight final against Vita Nova, which ended 12-10, crowning a growth path that began three years ago
There is a moment in which work, growth and team identity find their definitive consecration. For the women’s AB Genovese, Pétanque specialty, that moment arrived with the conquest of the scudetto: a success built over time and sealed at the end of an intense and hard-fought final against Vita Nova. A triumph that is worth, without discussion, the recognition of FIB Top Team.
objective achieved
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President Gianluca Grondona recounts the feat: “We are extremely happy. We had a wonderful championship, with the women’s team we have always been at the top for years. Last year we won second place and the well-deserved and wonderful satisfaction of becoming Italian Champions has finally arrived”.
cohesive group
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Coach David Galeno is on the same wavelength: “It’s the icing on the cake of the three-year period. The nice thing is that we have created a cohesive group: the girls are very close-knit. For the future we can start from here, we’ll try again next year.” And when asked about a possible stay, he responds without exaggerating: “I enjoy the joy of the moment, there will be time to elaborate reflections on what will come tomorrow. The important thing is that what has been created is safeguarded”.
infinite joy
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Strong emotion also in the words of assistant coach Alfredo Damonte: “I felt this victory particularly because I consider myself the creator of the group, starting practically from scratch. Since 2024 we have re-established the staff: third, second and this year first… it was a crescendo that attests to the technical and personality maturation. I have been in the environment for 35 years and it is the greatest emotion I have experienced”. And on the relationship with Galen: “We have known each other for a long time, we are like brothers. Ours is a winning combination”.
CARESS ON THE HEART
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From the field, Sara Ferrera talks about the tension of the final: “The tension was very high, the opponents were excited and wanted to win. It was a good match which, despite the adrenaline, we managed to enjoy. The result of 12-10 confirms the balance of the match”. The chemistry between the girls can be felt in the air: “Our relationship allowed us to achieve a true team victory. Hugging each other at the end of the race was a caress on the heart.”
big party
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To conclude, Laura Cardo highlights the key to success: “From a technical point of view we were a complete team, but all the finals were tense and open games. The strong point was the group: we responded to mistakes with great plays, helping each other.” And after the race, he has no doubts: “We will have a big party to celebrate something extraordinary.”
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