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00:00Georgia Villa, one of Italy's most promising gymnasts, has found herself in an extraordinary
00:05position, not just for her remarkable achievements in the sport but also for the unique sponsorship
00:10deal that sets her apart.
00:11Villa, who recently secured a silver medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics, has been sponsored
00:17by none other than Parmigiano-Reggiano, the iconic Italian cheese, a partnership that
00:22beautifully marries her athletic prowess with a beloved symbol of Italian culture.
00:27Villa's journey to this point has been nothing short of inspiring.
00:31Born in 2003, she was introduced to gymnastics at the tender age of three when her mother
00:35enrolled her in classes to channel her abundant energy.
00:39From the very beginning, Villa was captivated by the sport.
00:42''I had just started nursery school, but I immediately understood that I would love that
00:46sport with all my being,'' she once said, recalling how she would eagerly race to the
00:50gym after school, still dressed in her pink apron, to immerse herself in the world of
00:55gymnastics.
00:56Her natural talent, combined with an unyielding work ethic, quickly set her on a path to greatness.
01:02By the time she was 11, Villa was training at the prestigious International Academy of
01:06the Italian Gymnastics Federation in Brescia, a hub for the country's top gymnasts.
01:12Over the years, she honed her skills, becoming a key member of Italy's national team.
01:17Her breakout moment came in 2018 when she won gold at the Youth Olympic Games, solidifying
01:22her status as a rising star in the sport.
01:25In 2019, Villa added to her growing list of accomplishments by winning a bronze medal
01:30at the World Championships, an achievement that caught the attention of sponsors.
01:34By 2021, Parmigiano-Reggiano, the famous cheese consortium, approached her with a sponsorship
01:40deal.
01:41The partnership, which was officially completed in 2022, was not just about promoting a product.
01:47It was a celebration of Italian excellence, passion, and authenticity, qualities that
01:52both Villa and Parmigiano-Reggiano embody.
01:55Impreza eSport, the marketing agency representing the cheese brand, expressed their excitement
02:00in a 2021 statement.
02:02A new face is added, as a testimonial, to the prestigious team of Parmigiano-Reggiano.
02:07The young gymnast Georgia Villa, 2018 champion of the Youth Games and one of the most promising
02:12athletes in her specialty at an international level.
02:15The very young athlete, spearhead of the national rhythmic gymnastics team, has in fact become
02:20the brand's new ambassador, with all the enthusiasm and freshness of her splendid age.
02:26For Villa, the partnership was a natural fit.
02:28Since I was a child I have always loved this fantastic product, a symbol of Italian excellence
02:33and culture, she said.
02:35From today, being able to collaborate with them makes me extremely proud and charged
02:39to face future challenges.
02:41Her genuine connection to the brand has resonated with fans, who have seen her share moments
02:45on social media, posing with the iconic wheels of cheese produced in the traditional regions
02:50of Parma, Reggio Emilia, Modena, and parts of Bologna and Mantua.
02:56But while the cheese sponsorship has been a fun and unique aspect of her public persona,
03:00Villa has never lost sight of her primary goals in gymnastics.
03:04Now 21, she remains as focused as ever, driven by the desire to push her limits and achieve
03:09greatness.
03:10Reflecting on her journey, she acknowledged the sacrifices required to reach the top.
03:16Every single day has been a personal achievement, she said in a 2022 interview.
03:20There have been many sacrifices that I have had to face, but I have received a lot of
03:24satisfaction which time after time has given me the energy needed to face future challenges
03:29that lay ahead of me.
03:31Villa's passion for gymnastics is palpable.
03:33I love gymnastics so much because it allows me to always be in motion, she explained.
03:38It is also a wonderful method to let off steam and release all the energy I have in my body,
03:43and to always be in a group and in company even if gymnastics is fundamentally still
03:47an individual sport.
03:49I also love the fact that it pushes me to try to overcome my limits by improving every
03:53single skill.
03:54Her determination and resilience have paid off, culminating in her recent silver medal
03:58at the Paris Olympics, marking Italy's first Olympic team medal in gymnastics since 1928.
04:05This achievement, according to Villa, is the reward for years of hard work and perseverance.
04:10Her biggest objective is the Olympics, for me and I think all of us, she said.
04:14This medal, paid us back for the injuries and hard moments that we lived over the years.
04:20As she continues to train and compete at the highest level, Giorgia Villa remains a beacon
04:24of inspiration not just for aspiring gymnasts but for anyone striving to achieve their dreams.
04:29And with Parmigiano Reggiano by her side, she is proudly carrying the torch of Italian
04:34excellence, both in sport and in culture, into the future.