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VATICAN CITY, Dec. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/ --

-- In the year of its 25th anniversary, a delegation of Menarini Fair Play

Ambassadors was received in audience by the Holy Father in the Paul VI Audience

Hall

This morning, in the solemn setting of the Paul VI Audience Hall, a delegation

of Fair Play Menarini Ambassadors was received in audience by the Holy Father,

bearing messages of hope, respect, ethics, and dedication to others, typical of

fair play.

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The Fair Play Award, committed to the common good of sport has, every year

since 1996, acknowledged sportspeople and institutions from all over the world

who have distinguished themselves for their ethics and contribution to society.

Since the very first edition, award winners have also become Fair Play Menarini

Ambassadors, representing the noblest values of sport and becoming positive

role models and examples for future generations.

During this morning's audience, a large delegation of Fair Play Menarini

Ambassadors, representing winners of past editions of the Fair Play Menarini

Award, had the honour of being able to confer a commemorative plaque to the

Holy Father as Fair Play Ambassador.

"Pope Francis teaches us every day the importance of values such as

brotherhood, solidarity, and respect for others. Being received in audience by

the Holy Father to acknowledge the healthy values of sport and life has been a

precious gift for the Fair Play Menarini Ambassadors," declared Lucia and

Alberto Giovanni Aleotti, shareholders and members of the Menarini Board. "The

words of Pope Francis, together with the examples set by the Fair Play

Ambassadors, remind us all how the true champions in life are those who, even

in the most difficult moments, rely on their dedication and talent, always

respect the rules, and are willing to shake the hand of their opponents."

Here below is the list of Fair Play Menarini Ambassadors and representatives

present this morning:

    -- Giuseppe Abbagnale – Olympic champion in rowing and Chairman of the

       Italian Rowing Federation

    -- Agostino Abbagnale – Olympic champion in rowing

    -- Romano Battisti –Olympic champion in rowing and Luna Rossa crew member

    -- Massimo Bonini –Football coach

    -- Serse Cosmi – Football coach

    -- Ferdinando De Giorgi –Trainer of Italy's National male volleyball team

    -- Gabriella Dorio – Olympic champion in athletics

    -- Andrea Giani - Volleyball coach

    -- Pietro Giurdanella – FNOPI Board member

    -- Eleonora Goldoni – Football player

    -- Carolina Kostner – Olympic ice skating champion

    -- Andrea Lucchetta – Former volleyball player and sports commentator

    -- Carolina Morace – Football coach

    -- Manuel Poggiali – World motorcycling champion

    -- Francesca Porcellato – Paralympic champion in athletics and skiing

    -- Elisa Santoni – Olympic champion in rhythmic gymnastics

    -- Ylenia Scapin – Olympic champion in judo

    -- Giusy Versace – Paralympic athlete and member of Parliament

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