The Regional Road Running Championships for the first Lisa Grasso Memorial company were held on Sunday 12 October in San Costantino Calabro, in the Vibonese area. Championships organized by Fidal, the Italian athletics federation, present with the president Vincenzo Caira and the provincial delegate Antonio Contartese. The event was organized by the San Costantino Calabro athletic association led by Tonino Panuccio.
A Sunday characterized by strong emotions in the memory of the athlete Lisa Grasso who passed away prematurely, known for her passion, her sporting spirit and her contagious smile. The entire community of San Costantino Calabro wanted to remember in a choral way, keeping the bond with Lisa alive, transforming pain into a sign of love and continuity. Remembering the past, the struggles and suffering, but also the triumphs, helps define who we are and strengthens the connection with our history, both individual and collective.
The event sponsored by the Municipality of San Costantino Calabro, present with the mayor Nicola Derito and the councilors Scarcia and Grasso and by the ASI, present with the president Michele La Rocca, saw the active and precious collaboration of the local Pro loco led by the president Costantino Suppa, of the Bicinsieme landscapes in movement San Costantino Calabro association led by Raffaele Mancuso and of the volunteers of the federcaccia and agriambiente.
The excellent success of the event was once again determined by the synergy between the various groups, the memory of Lisa giving so much strength to build special moments. In fact, numerous certificates of esteem received by the family from the various companies present in the race today. The race took place on a 10 km route along the streets of the town, and saw the participation of 29 companies and over 240 participants, for the occasion also from outside the region, between competitive and non-competitive races. Winners for the women’s category Belvedere Simona Atletica Brothers, Cardile Isabella Violetta Club Lamezia and Ciccone Rosa Atletica Barbas. In the men’s category Gaggiano Michele Running Club Napoli, Elshalkn Charles Pol. Magna Grecia Cassano and Denis Federico Podistica Messina.
Winner of the “Lisa Grasso” award category. SF 50 Ciccone Rosa.
Therefore, at the end of this beautiful day of sport, memory and strong emotions, we must thank those who collaborated for the excellent success of the event, each with their own contribution, participating in having written a wonderful page of sport and healthy social aggregation.