(PRIMASPORT) ROME – The President of the Republic, Sergio Mattarella, has decided to attend the World Basketball Championship qualifying match between Italy and Turkey, scheduled for November 26th at 8:00 PM in Rome. This decision comes after an invitation from the President of the Italian Basketball Federation, Giovanni Petrucci, and marks the first time an Italian head of state has attended a basketball game.
The match represents an important event for the Italian national team, which is currently in the qualifying phase for the world's premier tournament. Mattarella's participation underscores the growing importance of basketball in the national sporting landscape and the institutional support for the team and the sport in general. (PRIMASPORT)
