It was a Saturday marked by a nineteen-year tradition commemorating Fernando Panico. The event that ushered in the new volleyball season was a mix of memories and emotions for family, friends, and the historic group of “I ragazzi di Fernando” (Fernando’s boys), whom he shaped in the sport and in life.
The main players in the event revived his memory, ensuring it continued to become history: Allianz Green Volley Galatone and Aurispa DFV Alessano/Tricase, who faced off in the Via Montinari arena in Galatina in a championship preview. The anticipation for this first matchup, even with no points at stake, piqued the crowd, raising the usual question: How much will the two rebuilt teams be worth? Which of the two Salento teams can aspire to the playoffs or remain in limbo, avoiding the playoffs?
