(PRIMASPORT) TRABISOND – The Italian youth boxing team achieved a resounding success at the U15 European Championships held in Trabzon, Turkey, with Marzio El Moety winning the gold medal in the 40 kg category, also being named Best Boxer of the Tournament. In the final, El Moety defeated Russia's Ashurov 4-1.
In the women's sector, Gaia Novelli won the silver medal in the 42 kg, while other bronze medals were obtained by Diego Gaetano Pio Mastrorillo (70 kg), Maryka Geloso (54 kg) and Aurora Pizzi (48 kg).
The Italian team participated with 11 male athletes, led by technical director Patrizio Oliva, and 8 female athletes, supervised by federal coach Donato Salvemini, who supported technical director Giulio Coletta who is busy at the U19 World Championships.
The president of the Italian Boxing Federation, Flavio D'Ambrosi, highlighted the continued success of national Olympic boxing, highlighting the 18 medals won in recent months and the future prospects guaranteed by the young talents supported by sports clubs.
Patrizio Oliva expressed pride in the athletes' technical, athletic, and mental approach, praising El Moety's success as the fruit of two years of sacrifice. Donato Salvemini also praised the athletes' tenacity and determination, but noted the lack of experience that prevented them from reaching the final. (PRIMASPORT)
