Pesi: agli Europei paralimpici grande Sicilia, oro per il palermitano Gabriele Di Cristina e bronzo per l'etneo Nicolò Agrò

Great Italy at the European Para Powerlifting Championships in Tbilisi, Georgia. Important podiums have been achieved, confirming the significant international growth of Italian weightlifting even at the Paralympic level. So far, there have been three podiums, two of which are attributed to two Paralympic champions from Sicily: the Palermitan Gabriele Di Cristina and the Etnean Nicolò Agro.

Gabriele Di Cristina, 18 years old, an athlete from Iron Fiit Palermo under master Radicello, dominated the field in the up to 54 kg category, delivering a superlative performance with three valid lifts out of three, the best being at 102 kg, for a total of 301 kg, ultimately finishing with two gold medals in the total (both European and Open) and two silver medals in the best lift (both European and Open).

The Palermitan champion Gabriele Di Cristina (Iron Fit)

Before even having time to celebrate this extraordinary achievement of the Palermitan champion, Sicily is still in the spotlight thanks to Nicolò Agro, Paralympic champion from Csd Olimpico di Scordia, with the student of master Salvatore Primo winning the bronze in the 59 kg category. A great international result that rewards the growth and sacrifices of Nicolò Agrò and the significant work in Paralympic weightlifting at Csd Olimpico di Scordia.

The joy of Nicolò Agrò after winning the continental medals

"We are immensely proud of Nicolò - the words of master Salvatore Primo - this medal represents the culmination of an enormous effort, made of sacrifice, discipline, and passion. I want to congratulate not only him but also Federpesistica and the entire technical staff of the National Team for the extraordinary work done. A special thanks goes to coach Sandro Boraschi and coaches Filippo Piegari and Micaela Comini and to federal advisor Claudio Toninel and the federal staff with Matteo Cattini. Their support is essential for the growth of the movement and for allowing athletes to express themselves at their best in international competitions."

Master Salvatore Primo

"An important part of this achievement - emphasizes the staff of Csd Olimpico Scordia - also belongs to the Agrò family, always present alongside the athlete during his sports journey. The constant trust in master Salvatore Primo, combined with the availability and continuous presence in following Nicolò in his growth journey, has played a decisive role in making this European dream possible."

Nicolò Agrò with the medals won in Georgia

And there is great anticipation for the return tomorrow to Sicily of Nicolò Agrò (he will arrive at 7 PM at the Catania airport) where he will be welcomed by friends, family, and supporters to celebrate this important international success.

In Georgia, Italy is in the spotlight thanks to the Calabrian Anna Morabito, who improves her performances and wins as many as six medals in the up to 41 kg category; with 54 kg for best lift and 105 kg for total, the Calabrian athlete wins four Legend gold medals, in best lift and total (both European and Open), and two bronze medals in total (both European and Open).

The blue team at the European Championships in Georgia