An unforgettable day dedicated to sport and social inclusion for the students of Pontificio Collegio Gallio in Como.
An Unusual Double Lesson in Basketball and Baskin
Students at Gallio welcomed Roko Rogic, the Croatian basketball star and point guard for Acqua S.Bernardo Cantù, a team leading Italy’s Serie A2 basketball league at the time.
They also had the opportunity to try baskin with Sport4All.
Baskin is an inclusive sport inspired by basketball, designed to allow everyone to participate, including people with physical and intellectual disabilities. Players only need to be able to throw a ball towards one of the baskets positioned at different heights.
The event was organised by physical education teacher Valentino Tammaro, in collaboration with Pallacanestro Cantù and Sport4All, an amateur sports association based in Lentate sul Seveso.
During the meeting with Rogic and Diego Fumagalli, team manager of Acqua S.Bernardo Cantù, students had the chance to ask questions about professional basketball.
After overcoming their initial shyness, they explored the daily life of a high-level athlete and the organisation of a professional sports club.
The discussion covered several topics, from the challenges of succeeding in a highly competitive sport to the need to travel frequently to develop a career.
Students also discovered that a professional basketball career generally lasts only a couple of decades.
Furthermore, they learned about the complex management of a historic basketball club that has achieved major victories in both Italy and Europe.
After the discussion, it was time to put theory into practice with a baskin session, guided by Sport4All coaches and athletes.
Four baskets on the court, tutors supporting players with greater difficulties and clearly defined roles for each participant are essential features of this sport.
Above all, teamwork plays a central role in baskin, which originated in Lombardy at a school in Cremona.
Today, Baskin Is Recognised by the Italian Paralympic Committee (CIP)
“I believe the students will remember these two experiences for a long time,” explained Professor Tammaro.
“I would sincerely like to thank Pallacanestro Cantù and Sport4All for their support and availability.”
This initiative marked another valuable collaboration for Pontificio Collegio Gallio, a school increasingly connected with culture, sport and the local community.
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