Game 1 of the SuperLega Scudetto Playoffs, Credem Banca, was not only a great sporting spectacle on the pitch, but also an evening marked by a significant innovation: for the first time ever in a SuperLega match, a child handed the official ball directly to the referees.
Immediately after the referees greeted and introduced themselves, Jacopo, a young athlete from the Sir Susa Scai Perugia youth team, handed the ball to second referee Massimiliano Giardini, to the applause of nearly 5,000 spectators at the PalaBarton Energy in Perugia.
This initiative, promoted by Title Sponsor Credem Banca and the Lega Pallavolo Serie A, goes beyond a simple symbolic gesture. This innovation puts the new generations at the center of the stage: supporting their growth means cultivating the talent and passion of tomorrow. A gesture that combines sport, education, and responsibility.
