Bologna –
Yesterday, Tuesday, January 7, 2025, was a day dedicated to sports and community at Palestra Porelli, with a significant appointment at a new session of One Team, the social sustainability project of Turkish Airlines Euroleague.
The 24/25 season edition of the project sees the collaboration of Virtus Segafredo Bologna with ASD Pallacanestro Castel San Pietro Terme. The project involves children and youth in activities in schools and continues with afternoon work in the gymnasium, aimed at promoting learning and dialogue through the sport of basketball.
The hour-long session was enthusiastically attended by some 20 children accompanied by as many parents, who were able to actively watch the activities offered in the stands. The central theme of the day was enhancing communication among young athletes and cooperation.
Thanks to the support of Virtus Bologna volunteers and the social partner, the exercises held provided a valuable opportunity to convey fundamental values such as respect, cooperation and the importance of teamwork. Activities alternated between games to develop technical skills and moments of discussion, during which they discussed how to apply what is learned on the court in daily life.
A special moment was provided by the presence of this year’s ambassador, Achille Polonara, who showed great enthusiasm for the initiative. At the end of the session, Polonara shared with the children reflections on the exercises performed, passionately answering their questions. There was no shortage of festive moments: photos, autographs and interactions with those present enriched the day, leaving an indelible memory in all participants.
This occasion also confirmed the effectiveness of sports as an educational and inclusion tool, using the game of basketball to stimulate teamwork, fun and personal growth.
So everything is ready for the One Team Games week, which will take place during Rounds 21 and 22 of Turkish Airlines Euroleague, in which the children will take part in some special activities aimed at raising awareness about the impact in local and international communities of the project itself.
