To win the first gold for Italy at the Rio Olympics was Fabio Basile in judo (66 kg category). His is the 200th gold medal for the # ItalianTeam.
Excellent results also in the tank, with the major corporal chosen by the Army Francesca Dallapè who won the silver in the dives (3 meters synchro trampoline) paired with Tania Cagnotto.
Silver medal also for the 1st major corporal of the Army Odette Giuffrida in judo (category 52 Kg).
Third place on the podium for Gabriele Detti 1 ° Army major caporal: for him the bronze medal in 400 freestyle swimming.
Even the Army Chief of Staff, Corps General Danilo Errico, expresses great satisfaction and congratulates the athletes of the armed force who are participating in the Rio2016 Olympics for the flattering results achieved so far, as evidence of the spirit of sacrifice and dedication that soldiers instill daily in all sports and operational activities.
Great debut, therefore, for the 75 miliary athletes part of the 308 of the blue delegation.
Military sport, for years an integral part of what can be called the "Italian sports model", is one of the strengths of the national elite sport. In fact, through the recruitment and subsequent management of athletes of national interest, the sports groups "with the stars" support and strongly support the development and growth of Italian sport.
