Post by Giorgio Pescante

A few days have passed since the Closing Ceremony of the Winter Olympic Games, and I’m finally taking a moment to process the incredible wave of emotions, hard work, and triumphs we’ve just experienced. ​These past few months have been incredibly intense: a non-stop sprint where every second counted. But looking back, my greatest pride isn’t just what we achieved, but who I achieved it with. ​To my extraordinary team: thank you! Leonardo Zafutta Davide Joel Pomarico Matteo Stopper Matteo Modenese Vanessa M. Nicolò Fumagalli Maria Laura Iascone Vittorio Perrone Christian Sante Milici Edoardo Nano Dmitry Bryukhanov Alina Shakhovska Rose Gammel Julie Larribe Raffaella Fresco Charles Courcol Anna Di Luca Gianfranco Giancaterino and all the rest of the our big team! Thank you for the late nights, the seamless problem-solving, and the passion you poured into every single detail. You are the heartbeat of this project, proving that great visions only come to life through exceptional people. Special thanks also to the Municipality of Verona, the Local Police of Verona and Questura for their huge support. ​But make no mistake: this isn’t the finish line. ​What we just witnessed was only the first half of a much bigger game. The scoreboard is still running, and our focus is already shifting toward March 6th, when the curtain rises on the Opening Ceremony of the Winter Paralympic Games. ​The challenge continues, and with a team like this, I couldn’t be more ready for the second half.