28/05/2021 - OLYMPIC GAMES: JESSICA ROSSI WILL BE ITALY'S FLAG BEARER IN TOKYO!

28May21

Our champion Jessica Rossi will be the flag bearer of Italy National Team at the Tokyo Olympics, which will be held from 23 July to 8 August. The Trap shooter, pillar of Italy National Shooting Team and of the Fiocchi Team, was selected by CONI as first in line of the “Azzurri” at the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games, which will take place in the capital of Japan on 23 July. Elia Viviani, athlete of Italy National Cycling Team, will be with her.

“I’ve never cried during a competition but I must admit that this time I cried some tears of joy - said Jessica Rossi - It will be a honor for me to bear the Italian flag in Tokyo and I am really proud of this acknowledgment, which celebrates my career and, above all, this beautiful sport”.

“Congratulations to Jessica from us all - claimed President Stefano Fiocchi - This appointment is a tribute to an extraordinary career, which already includes an Olympic title, four world championships and two European championships. We are very honored to have Jessica in our team”.