A jersey can tell much more than a championship. It can preserve an identity, keep the past alive, and create a bridge between generations. It is in this spirit that Belluno Volley has chosen to join the project promoted by the Longarone Comprehensive Institute and born from the study activities of students at the “Pietro Gonzaga” Middle School. The goal? To create an educational museum dedicated to the memory of Vajont.
The initiative, with its strong human and symbolic value, aims to convey to new generations the memory of the tragedy of October 9, 1963, also through the language of sport. And, in this sense, volleyball becomes a tool for storytelling, reflection, and sharing.
Thus, to contribute to the project, Belluno Volley has donated its official jersey, personalized with the number 63: a clear reference to the year of the disaster that devastated Longarone and the surrounding areas. The handover took place at a particularly significant moment, shortly before the start of Game 2 of the Serie A3 Credem Banca playoff final against Domotek Reggio Calabria, in front of a large crowd at the VHV Arena.
The uniform was symbolically handed over by the vice president of the white-and-blue club, Andrea Gallina, who entrusted it to the mayor of Longarone, Roberto Padrin, in a simple yet meaningful gesture. Because behind that jersey, there’s more than just a team. There’s an entire region, with its history and a firm resolve not to forget.
The Vajont Educational Museum has the mission of preserving this collective memory, engaging students, associations, and sports organizations in a journey that intertwines past and future. It’s no coincidence that Belluno Volley’s contribution is part of a broader network of participation and awareness. Because volleyball, like any sport, is more than just competition. It’s about belonging, community, and closeness. And, thanks to a uniform, it can help pass on a story destined to become a lasting reminder.
