There’s the squeak of sneakers on hardwood, of course. But there are also stories, smiles and energy. And a basketball in hand.
We welcomed athletes who turn training, hard work and passion into results every day. And we felt the genuine pleasure of discovering how much we have in common, even though we play on different fields.
Lupe Basket, one of the strongest women’s teams in the Italian league and a solid, close-knit force in Serie A1, came to visit us at IFP Europe. The players, coaching staff and President Vittorio Giuriati arrived with the same determination they bring to every game. In two hours, they sparked smiles and inspired stories, moving easily between English and Italian.
“The support of local businesses is invaluable,” explained Vittorio Giuriati, President of Lupe Basket. “It helps sustain a top-tier team and, beyond that, keeps alive a movement that involves 500 families, boys and girls. When kids play sports, they have a daily commitment and a goal. Thanks to companies like IFP Europe, we can keep giving many young people the chance to grow through sport.”
“Supporting a women’s team like Lupe Basket was a natural choice for us,” says Giacomo Sabadin, CEO of IFP Europe. “Every day we see determination, talent and commitment in them, values we deeply identify with. For us, sponsorship is a way to give back to our community, believe in young people and promote equal opportunities. And to remind ourselves, at work too, that passion takes you far.”
And then there’s the team photo.
Forget the usual courtside backdrop: the shot was taken in our production area, right behind two metal parts washing systems, with players, coaches, technical staff and Giacomo Sabadin, CEO of IFP Europe. It’s a picture that tells the story of a shared vision, far beyond a simple visit.
And we like to think that, from today, those metal parts washers have a little extra team spirit too.
Thank you, Lupe, for coming to see us.
Thank you for reminding us, with a smile and a ball in your hands, that behind every basket there’s a team. And behind every team, there are people who believe in dreams.