a year later. Even a bronze medal at world level. The francavillese Mimmo D'Elia is an encore to Alexandropolis (Greece) and goes on the third step of the podium. Discipline: kickboxing. Category: 80 kg. The same fate last year in Madrid, the same deletion in the semifinals. After having rid himself of a quarter-final opponent greek (TKO), surrendered to the force of a Russian athlete (lost points). Another medal to add to a very respectable track record. The young athlete francavillese (born 1981) has several victories, including the Italian Junior Champion in 1997, participation as the only Italian all'Oxtagon in 2002 and winning 49 matches out of 52 starts. "I went to Greece with the aim of improving the position last year - says D'Elia -. Have not succeeded, but I'm happy have confirmed the third step of my world class. The decision of the judges, of course, has affected the company, but this is somewhat relative. E 'was exciting to represent the flag of my country and my city in this competition. I would like to thank the provincial administration, which helped me to bear the costs of travel and accommodation in Greece, and are even more proud to have brought this recognition in return. "
not stop here the seasonal activity of Mimmo D'Elia. At the end of July will attend the "Night of the Gladiators" to be held in Zagreb, Croatia. "I'm very flattered to have received the invitation Participation in this competition. I'm getting ready even now to get in form to date in order to achieve the best possible outcome, although it is hard to support training in this heat. But it does nothing for the love of this sport are willing to anything. " The dream of
D'Elia, who at 29 has already made family with his wife and two children, remains to be ranked first worldwide in his own city. "Yes, my dream is to organize an event unique in Francavilla Fontana, thick. I want to win the belt WPKA and I want this to happen in my town. It is not easy, because the event would substantial investment, that without the help of sponsors and directors is impossible to bear. I've got to believe, I am confident. Even with the sport so-called "minor" can bring prestige and visibility to the city and region. "
Nationally, however, the next event is on July 17 in Montecatini in Tuscany. A tour de force workouts the athlete francavillese expected, considering the commitment to the Balkans later this month.
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