Twenty years of training, matches, travels around the world to defend the colors of Italy. And yet, all this, as an “amateur”. No protection, zero recognition in the field of labor rights. Maurizia Cacciatori was one of our greatest athletes, today she rejoices at the recognition of the role of women in the world of sport. “We did it, it’s an incredible joy. At the same time, I wonder how it was possible not to get there sooner. We, like men, have always put commitment, perseverance and seriousness into it, we deserve the same treatment ».
«We have been shouting for women’s rights for years, but we were only noticed when we were doing business. In those circumstances, Italy followed us and cheered for us, but at the final whistle we returned to oblivion »adds the volleyball player.
Sara Gama, captain of Juventus and the national women’s football team, commenting on the changes to the sporting system on social networks, expressed her satisfaction “with reservations”. «Sara is right. Now the ball passes to the federations that have the duty to implement the new system, without ifs and buts. Otherwise, only good intentions will remain on paper and we cannot accept this. We are at the moment of truth, now we will find out which federations really believe in their athletes ».
The recognition of women’s sport as a job will have several positive repercussions. “I am thinking of women who want to become mothers during the period of sporting activity (the case of Lara Lugli is a few days ago ed). Support, which has not been received up to now, is a must ».
Finally it is law, but for Maurizia sport has always been a work. “There are those who think it’s a game, just fun. In reality, being an athlete at certain levels is as demanding as and perhaps in some ways more than a normal job. Hours of training, continuous travel … private life is sacrificed, we are super-professionals and so far they haven’t recognized it ».
Today Maurizia Cacciatori joins the role of sports commentator with that of speaker and coach for companies that want to transform their workforce into a team capable of achieving the planned results not only with individual performance, but also through teamwork. «I bring in these realities the values of sport, those with which I grew up. The courage, the resilience, the competitive spirit of the group».
There is a lot of talk about equal opportunities, Maurizia is attentive to the subject and has always been committed to achieving the goal, but does not want advantages. Shortcuts are not for you. “I am against the pink quotas, we must have the same chances as men, but then deserve the places. The guaranteed minimum is an admission of inferiority that I don’t like. We are worth a lot and we have to prove it, sport has taught me that meritocracy cannot be ignored ».
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