Turin - 75 times great

GRANDE TORINO 75 years have passed since the death of the Grande Torino, since the crash of May 4, 1949 against the Superga hill. If the memory remains so bright, it is because those champions have not only transmitted to us the value of victory against anyone, but also willpower, friendship and loyalty. And the ability to interpret the desire for redemption of the whole of Italy, which was building the economic boom on the ruins of the Second World War.
SYMBOLIC

SENNA 30 years have passed since that tragic May 1, 1994, in which the driver Ayrton Senna found death in Imola. Even after all this time, Ayrton's faith is still striking, often misunderstood and a source of criticism, yet never hidden. Senna was aware until the end that he was being assisted from above. The Ayrton Senna Institute has already helped millions of students because he, who was born wealthy, felt he had a duty to be altruistic towards those who were less fortunate.
UNFORGETTABLE

ESHQI The Iranian Nasim Eshqi is among the best climbers at an international level. She has always been an indomitable spirit, who does not bend before any obstacle. She also dedicated herself to martial arts, challenging males. Today she uses her voice to condemn abuses, and denounce the horrors of the Islamic Republic. She has become a beacon, but she knows that she will never be able to return to her homeland, to continue living free, and not die inside.
UNTAMABLE

ESPOSITO Manila Esposito is an athlete, who has accomplished a historic feat. In the last European Artistic Gymnastics Championships in Rimini, she covered herself in gold medals: individual, team, beam and floor. A curiosity: Manila was born in Torre Annunziata, like the boxer Irma Testa, bronze in Tokyo 2020. Another barrier torn down by an athlete from southern Italy, where, unfortunately, the lack of facilities does not facilitate physical activity.
ANGELICA

ISRAEL Sensational decision at the Volta Ciclista a Catalunya. The authorities asked the Premier Tech team to remove all the Israel insignia from the team's vehicles. You may wonder why we are talking about it, when it is not "good" news. Simple: because dozens of times sport has fought for peace, and it is right to remember that there is also another, sad, side of sport. Censoring it is an obligation, as much as praising beauty.
BIASED

PALESTINE This, on the other hand, is positive news. In the Olympics next summer, Palestinian athletes will compete. This was announced by the number one of the IOC Thomas Bach. It is expected that about 6/8 representatives will participate in Paris 2024. Some of them will be invited even if they do not qualify for the Games, which are scheduled to open on July 26. The opening ceremony on the Seine will be an unforgettable event.
INCLUSIVE

POGACAR When the Slovenian Tadej Pogacar climbed the roads leading to the Sanctuary of Oropa, he seemed like an apparition. After so many years, the crowd was moved as they were for Marco Pantani, who overtook 49 runners, before crossing the finish line as a winner. No one had been able to pedal uphill like the Italian, who excelled on the slopes. Pogacar immediately became the darling of those who cheered for Marco.
PHENOMENAL


Carlo Nesti
NP June / July 2024