There are 103 Italian athletes
CAGLIARI. Blue parade at the inauguration today 24 August of the Tokyo Paralympics. Tricolor, but also a bit of Quattro mori. Which will actually be three. Among the one hundred and thirteen athletes who left in Japan there are also Sara Desini for sitting volleyball, Rita Cuccuru and Giovanni Achenza for triathlon. Desini, a spiker from Olbia with origins from San Teodoro, plays in Modena. The women’s national team is one of the favorites of the tournament: the blue team is definitely aiming for the podium. Debut on 27 August at Makuhari Messe Hall A. Azzurre against the hosts: it will be a good match. Then it will be the turn of Canada and Brazil. Some ties with Emilia also for Rita Cuccuru: she has lived in Maranello for over twenty years. But, even though she was born in Germany, she is Sardinian inside as the surname clearly says. A bit like Tortu from Brianza. Among the most recent successes of the athlete the third place in Spain, in the second stage of the World Cup. His family is originally from Uri, in the Sassari area. Compete in triathlon in swimming, handbike and wheelchair specialties. She is also aiming for the medal. Giovanni Achenza will also try to repeat or improve the bronze of Rio de Janeito. In 2016 he was one of the two Italian medalists in the top world competition. Born in Ozieri, Achenza is originally from Oschiri. Spotlight on him: sporting Italy hopes he can accomplish a new feat. For the triathlon, the appointment with Cuccuru and Achenza is set for August 29 at the Odaiba Marine Park. (Handle).