The Italian national Hockey team was hosted in Bratislava by Italian Ambassador Gabriele Meucci on the occasion of their participation in the World Ice Hockey Championship which is being held in Slovakia this year. In welcoming the team, Ambassador Meucci underlined how Italian athletes who participate in sports events abroad, contribute to the promotion of our Country’s image and excellence.
“Italy’s qualification for this very important international competition is an accomplishment that is worth mentioning”, stated the Ambassador. At the conclusion of the event, which was also attended by representatives of the Slovak Ministry of Foreign Affairs and representatives of the Italian business community in Slovakia, Tommaso Teofoli, Board Member of the Italian Ice Sports Federation, and the Team Leader of the Italian National Team, Gianfranco Talamini, presented Ambassador Meucci with a shirt of the Italian National team signed by all the athletes.