Jannik Sinner, South Tyrolean from Sesto Pusteria, number one in world tennis, creates a non-profit foundation to support children through education and sport, both in Italy and in the world. The ‘Jannik Sinner’ Foundation will support sports programs, school projects and community initiatives to make sport and education more accessible to the next generation.
“For me it is an honor to support children and young athletes – Sinner said in a note from the Foundation -. Sport taught me priceless lessons, discipline, resilience and the courage to remain faithful to myself. Lessons that I believe is worth sharing. Through our work, we want to show children what is possible, not only in sport but in life”. On the board of administration of the Foundation, Alex Vittur, President of the Foundation and CEO of Avima. Domenicali, Member of the Council, President and CEO of Formula 1, and Luca Maestri, member of the Council and former CFO of Apple.
“Each child deserves equal opportunities, regardless of his background. This belief inspired the Foundation – said Vittur that he is also manager of Jannik Sinner -. Our goal is to break down social barriers and create spaces in which sport and education become powerful tools for growthinclusion and hope ». “I am extremely proud to participate in this important initiative, so passionately supported by Jannik – said Stefano Domenicali – I am sure that the Foundation will carry on the values that have strengthened our friendship from the beginning: dedication, respect and determination”. Luca Maestri then concluded by saying, “I am enthusiastic about supporting Jannik in this important commitment, which are certainly having a very significant impact on many young people all over the world and will also serve as a precious model for other initiatives committed to supporting and responsible for communities”. Christina Tauber directs daily operations, drawing on her experience in medicine and sport to guide the Foundation’s mission.
