Yesterday, at the Italian Embassy in Tokyo, it was held a great and unpublished event. Damiano Cunego and Kuboki, the new japanese rider, were protagonists with local press. In this occasion the new SK – De Rosa Pininfarina was presented to japanese audience.
This event have confirmed further the valuable cultural bridge between Italy and Japan, which is being developed through a sport: cycling.
After the great welcome given by the Japan Cup audience to the whole team, also political, sports and business authorities, who were in the hall, have stated esteem for this important project.
At the press conference spoke Ambassador Domenico Giorgi and the Honourable Members Mr Tangaki and Mr Hashimoto.
After them also Team Manager Francesco Pelosi and japanese Team Manager Hiroshi Daimon spoke about the project based on the cultural cohesion between Italy and Japan, enhanced by cycling.
Damiano Cunego, who won a Giro d’Italia and 2 editions of Japan Cup, and the Japanese National Road Race Champion, Kazushige Kuboki, who has presented to audience as a surprise, have been the protagonists of the event, too.
And in closing, the new SK De Rosa Pininfarina have been exhibited to audience, it’s a Made in Italy excellence and it was highly appreciated by Japanese people. It has been presented in a perfect place, where it could be find its perfect position, the Italian Embassy in Tokyo.
Statements:
Francesco Pelosi, Nippo Vini Fantini General Manager: “For us it’s an honor to be protagonists of such event. I thank the Ambassador Domenico Giorgi for the hospitality and the fine words about the Italian-Japanese project and all the NIPPO Corporation management, beginning from Mr. Mizushima Kazunori, for the support. I thank also the other high quality Japanese partners, like ENEOS and IRC Tyre. It have been a great achievement that highlights how the love for the sport, cycling, could join two cultures and populations accustomed to give great excellence in the world.”