AN "EXHIBITION" ON THE SNOW IN SAPPADA

© L'Informatore del Marmista - Giorgio Zusi Editore

Sappada (Belluno) was home 3rd-4th February 2001 to the 31th National Marble Skiing Championships, the traditional Winter meeting for entrepreneurs in the natural stone industry organised by L'Informatore del Marmista in collaboration with Marmor Ski Club.

The event, unique of its kind, brings together entrepreneurs and employees in the natural stone industry in a festive sporting atmosphere.

The cross-country race on Saturday 3rd February in the Sappada stadium opened the 31st edition of the Championship, which every year attracts well-trained and enthusiastic athletes. Participants and supporters passed an enjoyable evening together in a typical Sappada setting. Sunshine and superb snow on Sunday 4h February greeted the giant slalom event.

Thanks to the work of the ski instructors of New Sappada Co., the event went off in the best possible manner. The award ceremony was attended by F.I.S.I. Federation Councillor Pierangelo Albertini was equally an occasion to recall Giorgio Zusi, who first conceived the event.

Numerous trophies, cups and prizes were presented to all partecipants, who also received the traditional medal coined specifically for the Championships.

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A striking low relief in Carrara white marble depicting a "snow star" carved during the days of the event at Sappada by sculptor Frans Ferzini was awarded to Marco Zonato for his father Tomaso, who kept in touch with award ceremony by telphone, being unable to take part as usual in the competition.

Our thanks to all competitors and companies whose active involvement once again ensured the success of the Championships [...]