Campanian water polo player Eliana Acampora awarded with the “Champions in Sports and in Life” prize
The water polo player from , 2 European Gold Medals with the Master team and awarded by CONI for the story “The Courage to Win”, brought her testimony to Parma on the occasion of the annual Sports Center Polisportiva celebration.
Parma, October 15, 2024 – In Parma, Eliana Acampora awarded with the Prize “Champions in Sports and in Life” at the annual celebration of the Sports Center Polisportiva for “Having demonstrated that the courage to win is recognizing one's limits and transforming them into opportunities with passion and dedication”. Acampora took the stage in Parma to share her story alongside swimmer Marco Orsi, owner of 35 international medals.
Amidst the applause of an audience of over 400 people, Acampora commented on this latest recognition: “This moment connects generations and different disciplines, with a common denominator being the love for sports. Being here is a wonderful opportunity – stated the water polo player. – The prize “Champions in Sports and in Life” is very gratifying to me, as there are people who recognize and share my same values. Those who read my story should not take inspiration from me, but from life experiences that can make a difference. Sport is the reason I wake up in the morning”.
The prize was presented by: Daniele Giliberto, Director of Water Polo, and Andrea Paini representing CONI Parma.
Acampora has had a career in the top league. In 2015, she was part of the team that won Serie A1 in Naples after 20 years. A diagnosis of psoriatic arthritis left her with a 50% disability, but physical issues did not stop her from embarking on a new path: she now serves as the goalkeeper for the Napoli Lyons paralympic water polo team. With a degree in Political Science, two master's degrees in Communication & Marketing and Sports Management, in 2022 she was awarded an Honorary Diploma by CONI for the story “The Courage to Win”.
Sara Terenziani
Communication and Marketing Manager
Sport Center Parma Polisportiva
