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Volleyball: the Nations League 2020 finals in Turin

12/20/2019, 3:23:52 PM


Turin increasingly the capital of sport. (HANDLE)

Turin increasingly the capital of sport. The Piedmontese capital will in fact host the Finals of the Nations League for men's volleyball 2020: the announcement was made by the international federation, the final phase of the tournament will take place at the Pala Alpitour from 1 to 5 July next year. After the tennis ATP Finals (which will be held in the same facility from 2021 to 2025) another international sporting event will be hosted by Turin: organizing partner of the RCS Sports & Events tournament.
"I am sure that the Piedmontese capital and the Pala Alpitour will live up to the event, all of us in fact, we still have in our eyes the extraordinary public success of the finals of the 2018 Men's World Championship" the words of Fipav president Pietro Bruno Cattaneo. "For our region it is a great honor. We believe that competitive events of this level are not only good for sport, but also for the local economy", the words of the regional president, Alberto Cirio and the regional councilor for sport, Fabrizio Ricca . "Turin will certainly be able to make the most of such an important event. Turin is confirmed, once again, as the capital of sport and an international reference point for numerous disciplines," commented the mayor Chiara Appendino. "We are very pleased to contribute to the realization of such an important event in a city like Turin and its region, Piedmont, where volleyball has a significant following, a movement that has been growing for years, both in men and women. certain that even on this occasion the City, characterized by a great sporting passion, with the whole of Italy, will make their enthusiasm felt "said Urbano Cairo President of RCS Media Group.