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Sporting ethics and fair play are two qualities that deserve to be rewarded and that is why the Frecciarossa Milano Jumping Cup decided to create an acknowledgement also for the grooms, the real players in establishing relationships with horses and correctly running the stables. The 'Fair Play Award', strongly supported by FC Inter and AC Milan, was won by Martina Del Carro, a 32-year-old from Bergamo who is Chicago 178’s groom, the horse that one the CSI4* Safe Riding Prize ridden by Paolo Adamo Zuvadelli.

The award was presented to Martina Del Carro by Alessandro Antonello, Inter’s CEO and Daniele Massaro, a former Milan and Italian Team striker.

“I am moved and delighted by this wonderful surprise that is the Fair Play Award. I have been working with Paolo Zuvadelli for six years and would like to dedicate this award to him as he has made fair play his own lifestyle,” said a moved Martina Del Carro.  “I have always though of transforming the passion I had for horses as a little girl into my profession and I think I am lucky to have been able to do so. Working for Paolo Zuvadelli has allowed me to also improve my riding, which has resulted in satisfactions also at an international level. I can ride in shows and also look after the horses in his stable and it for that reason too that I dedicate this award to Paolo.”

The 'Fair Play Award' saw two of the most important players in last year’s Serie A football championship play an important role, wishing to reward a groom, hence someone as important as the riders themselves.

“The Fair Play Award, which we sponsor together with Milan, fully represents the values that have always been ingrained in Inter’s DNA: inclusion, brotherhood and respect. We wish to reiterate in all contexts the inclusive aspects that sport must have at all levels and see this trophy as an addition opportunity for conforming our commitment in this environment that becomes all the more precious and sets an example for the young as well as all those who love sport,” said Alessandro Antonello

From left: Daniele Massaro, Martina Del Carro and Alessandro Antonello - ph. La Presse