Valentino Castellani Quotes (33 Quotes)

It has been a great celebration of sports. We learned that fair play and respect for your opponents are strong values of this fantastic event that we have lived together.

The culture of Italians is that of a very short time, so it is difficult, ... It would be unbelievable in our country to, say, make a reservation at a restaurant one month in advance. They would answer the phone and say, 'Are you crazy, sir'

We are committed to start with energy and passion. I believe we did.

Most of the test events were held last winter with great success and in November and December we will have the final test events. We are getting close.

I am very moved ... We're ready to start our games.

It is not the best time to start a celebration, ... But with 100 days to go, I believe we are ready.

We have a contingency plan to bring in boys and girls. It will be an education for them.

For years we have been working on this ceremony, it will be one of the most important turning points of the Games.

There is nothing new, we are calm. It's the magistrates work that continues ... we have always offered our cooperation.

We learned to know each other and know our differences. This is the way to build the culture of peace.

These events move a lot of resources, and they are used all over the world in that manner.

That's it. It's not worth trying to work this way anymore, ... You can't occupy a position of responsibility like mine and not have the faith and support of all the people who have a responsibility for organizing the Olympics.

The torch relay will raise the thermometer further, increasing the passionate attitude and creating a warm Olympic atmosphere.

Starting from this evening we can concentrate heart and soul on preparing for this great event.

We are having a party. A wonderful party.

We're perfecting the look of the Games.

It is a route that will show all the beauty and variety of our country.

It's very emotional. We are ready to start the Games. We have waited six years, naturally we are still working, finishing up the buildings and training personnel, but we are ready.

It will be one of the most important parts of the games.

Our history is not necessarily in ice sports. This might have, as a consequence, a big number of boys and girls who will practice ice sports.

We have learned that loyal competition and respect for the adversary are strong values of this fantastic party that we have lived together.

We still have to deliver, but I am confident we will live up to all the expectations.

With the meeting last night in Rome, I believe TOROC is closing one era and opening another.

The goal was to give a strong Italian message, and I believe we did that.

It's a matter of pride to know that this will be Italy's stage when two billion people watch the opening ceremony.

You have to remember this is a democratic society. Would this happen in China I think not.

My wife is a good cook and she says to me the eyes want their part. What you see must be exciting and inviting.

We didn't have any moment of concern.

The Games will be delivered on time, we don't have any emergencies, traumatic or significant delays. I don't lose sleep at night. Don't worry.

We've done it. All together, with superb teamwork, with a lot of hard work and with great passion. . . . It has been a great celebration of sports.

It's going to be an extraordinary celebration.

Politics, discussions, here and there. We are a Mediterranean country. So, we like very much to do that.

The 20th Olympic Winter Games of Turin celebrate passion, a characteristic for which Italians are well known and now it's reaching its climax in Turin,