‘Let’s Play Together’ in Corviale: social inclusion tournament with AS Roma for Special – AS Roma

The Latest ‘Let’s Play Together’ Initiative by AS Roma

The latest instalment of AS Roma’s ‘Let’s Play Together” initiative, which promotes social inclusion and cohesion, was held in the Corviale district of the capital on Wednesday.

AS Roma for Special Team Participates in Tournament

Youngsters with intellectual-relational disabilities from the AS Roma for Special team, who play in the FIGC’s Paralympic championship, visited the Campo dei Miracoli (Pitch of Miracles) to take part in a three-team tournament, accompanied by Roma U19 players Leonardo Graziani and Giulio Misitano.

Opponents and Special Activities

Their opponents were the host side Calcio Sociale (Social Football), a team set up with the aim of encouraging integration in the difficult conditions of the Corviale district, and Frolla Football Team from the Marche region. Besides organising sporting activities, Frolla offers its athletes the unique opportunity of working in Frolla Microbiscottificio, a mini-biscuit shop run by youngsters with disabilities.

Official Welcome and Workshop

Rome Municipio XI president Gianluca Lanzi, Calcio Sociale founder Massimo Vallati, and Cooperativa Sociale Frolla Microbiscottificio co-founder Gianluca Di Lorenzo gave an official welcome before proceedings began.

The tournament was watched by many children from the area, who also had the chance to take part in a workshop on the importance of a healthy diet, held in the sports centre gym.

A Fun Afternoon of Inclusion and Solidarity

A fun, different afternoon carried out in the name of inclusion and solidarity ended with a special gift for all participants from Frolla Football Team: a souvenir biscuit of the event bearing the AS Roma logo.

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SDGs, Targets, and Indicators

1. SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being

   • Target 3.4: By 2030, reduce by one-third premature mortality from non-communicable diseases through prevention and treatment and promote mental health and well-being.
   • Indicator: The article mentions a workshop on the importance of a healthy diet, which implies efforts towards promoting good health and well-being.

2. SDG 4: Quality Education

   • Target 4.7: By 2030, ensure that all learners acquire the knowledge and skills needed to promote sustainable development, including among others through education for sustainable development and sustainable lifestyles.
   • Indicator: The article mentions the AS Roma for Special team, which promotes social inclusion and cohesion through football, indicating efforts towards providing quality education and promoting sustainable development.

3. SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth

   • Target 8.5: By 2030, achieve full and productive employment and decent work for all women and men, including for young people and persons with disabilities, and equal pay for work of equal value.
   • Indicator: The article mentions Frolla Football Team, which offers its athletes the unique opportunity of working in Frolla Microbiscottificio, indicating efforts towards providing decent work and economic growth for persons with disabilities.

4. SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities

   • Target 10.2: By 2030, empower and promote the social, economic, and political inclusion of all, irrespective of age, sex, disability, race, ethnicity, origin, religion, or economic or other status.
   • Indicator: The article highlights the ‘Let’s Play Together” initiative, which promotes social inclusion and cohesion, indicating efforts towards reducing inequalities.

SDGs, Targets, and Indicators

Source: asroma.com