by Gianfranco Merenda
MILAN (ITALPRESS) – The emotion of an Olimpiade in the house, the timeless magic of the five circles, the admiration for the blue champions capable of extraordinary enterprises and a look that, despite everything, remains focused on the future. Visiting Casa Italia for the Winter Olympics Milan Cortina 2026, the blue florist Arianna Errigo lives the Special Viewer Games: from outclass of the fencing with 4 Olympic podiums, 23 world medals, 22 Europeans, 62 career podiums in the World Cup, from athlete who knows the weight of expectations, but also from mom, with a different sensitivity in front of the stories of those who climb on the podium. In his story, enthusiasm, pride and awareness of what it really means to get there. “It’s a great satisfaction to have the Olympics at home,” he explains, underlining how intense it was even only to enter Casa Italia and breathe that unique atmosphere. “Because the Olympic circles – he says – always excite, in any city and anywhere in the world. But when I am in your country, in front of your people, everything takes even deeper meaning.”.
The carabiniera, mother of the twins Mirea and Stefano next to the three years of age, follows the competitions with the eyes of those who know what is behind a medal. The first story that strikes her is that of Francesca Lollobrigida: “Mom, so I know exactly what’s behind it.” A success that speaks of sacrifice, organization, renunciation and mental strength. Then there is Federica Brignone, met months ago after the incident that had questioned everything: “Only being here had to be a victory,” he says. “But gold has arrived, confirming that the great champions know how to surprise even when they seem to have already won the most difficult challenge.” Finally, Arianna Fontana, symbol of continuity and legend of Italian sport: thirteen Olympic medals, twice the flag holder, the ability to reconfirm itself in the Olimpiade of home, where pressure multiplies. “An infinite thing.” These are the medals that have excited her most, although – precise – each podium tells a story that deserves respect and attention.
And as he applauds the other athletes, he does not stop thinking about his path and the desire to move forward. “The reality is that I like to die, I enjoy myself again and feel competitive,” he says with the smile of those who feel they still have something to give. On the horizon there are the Olympics of Los Angeles 2028, a goal that would taste different, to live with the husband and coach Luca, children, parents. “It’s the umpteenth different Olympiad that I want to live with my family, with a balance changed and with the priorities changed. But the fire still has it inside and is on.” The goal is to get to the best, forty years, ready to play his cards. With the same passion that today makes her excited in front of the five circles.
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