The Universiade in Naples are a great opportunity for the city born from "Partenope" siren, brought up not by chance! The beautiful little mermaid will be the mascot of the event!
The designation of Naples as the seat of the 2019 Universiade, represents an important opportunity, not only for the city, but also for Campania. Italy will have the city under Vesuvius as a showcase, to promote its wealth, showing an image of the land of culture and sports.
The Universiade in Naples
By early July, about eight thousand young people are expected for the thirtieth edition of the University Olympic Games. The soundtrack of Universiade of Naples, "Glory“, Is by the Neapolitan musician Stefano gargiulo. “The reception project for athletes, who are really many, was illustrated during a meeting of the municipal council commission, by Dr. Annapaola Valore dell'Aru; the Regional Agency for the Universiade. There will be three distinct poles: the first in Naples, the second in Fisciano (SA), and the third in Caserta.
In Naples there will be 4000 athletes on two Costa Cruises ships. Then, 1500 young people will be welcomed on the Fisciano university campus, while another 1500/1700 athletes they will be placed in hotels in Caserta. In addition, about a thousand athletes will be accommodated in some hotels in Naples or Caserta. Naturally, the accommodation of the athletes will respect the desirability of the sporting discipline practiced by the students. Plants located throughout the region will be taken into account.
Naples, hospitality and pizza for the Universiade
The athletes who will compete in the races in Salerno or Caserta will be welcomed in the centers of competence. All this will ensure shorter and more comfortable journeys. The Fisu has very specific parameters in this regard, and the Neapolitan organization has respected them all, with an excellent structure in the starting blocks. All the hotels that will welcome the athletes will be four-star. From Naples, where the weather also foresees beautiful sunny days, the clear message arrives that the working group is ready and running in.
The Universiade are highly anticipated by the warm Neapolitan citizenship, who can't wait to welcome the boys. From the foreign delegations there is great expectation and a lot of enthusiasm in coming to Naples, for all the well known folklore, culture, food, music. There will be an important advertising impact on the city and on the Region also in terms of tourism, since the event will act as a driving force.
Costa Victoria and Costa Cruises
One of the most beautiful notes of color, is the presence of Costa Victoria, the cruise ship that will welcome the first athletes on board. The Costa Cruises ship will be moored in the port of Naples until July 16, which is fully part of the athletes' village of the sporting event. During the event, Costa Victoria will host approximately 1.900 athletes and officials, coming from 38 delegations around the world.
There will be among the nations represented Italy, France, Germany, Japan, People's Republic of China, United Kingdom, Argentina, Australia, Russia. - athletes they will be assisted on board by 705 crew members. Throughout the Universiade, a kitchen brigade made up of 100 cooks and helpers will take care the preparation of approximately 6.000 meals the day. The proposed menus will be made on the basis of the Italian and Mediterranean culinary tradition and of course you can't miss the pizza that everyone expects!
Blue medals at the Universiade? Let's hope!
On board the cruise ship, athletes will be able to use the gym and outdoor spaces, all available. The boys can train on a sports field, a jogging path, and then they will also have the sauna, the Turkish bath.
All this naturally surrounded by the sea, with a hair stylist at your disposal. In addition to sport, on board there will also be entertainment with music, dance lessons, cooking, parties in the main areas of the ship and shows in the theater, in short, only the medals are missing and we hope many blue ones!