Rio de Janeiro – A wish and practical support. The Emilia-Romagna Region greets athletes leaving for the Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. “Now it’s your turn- says in a letter president Stefano Bonaccini, that on September 9 will be in Rio for the start of games-: we expect the commitment, passion, precision and strength demonstrated by your Olympic colleagues but also the emergence of those deeper feelings that lead you to participate in this edition. ” The Region has decided to support the Italian expedition with a sponsorship of 30 thousand euro for Paralympic Casa italia, investment on a structure that at the of the Games will continue its work in support of athletes with disabilities. (9Colonne)