Rome, 29 June (LaPresse) – ‘This medal is dedicated to Polonara, who is fighting a battle greater than that of sport.’ These were the words of Gianni Petrucci, president of the Italian Basketball Federation, after the women's team won the bronze medal at the European Championships. "It is only thanks to these girls, a truly wonderful team, that we have achieved this exciting climb to third place. History reminds us that we have won a lot in the past, but this third place is very special. What I liked most about this group is their friendship. We have big dreams for this national team. The boys? It's clear that I will put enormous pressure on coach Gianmarco Pozzetto. This is also a boost for the men's team. Let's hope we can dream big for the men too," he concluded.
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