Did you know that the ski poles used by Olympic champions are made in the Blenio Valley, under the close watch of the Adula and the Sosto? There are over 30 km of cross-country skiing trails around the new sports centre and lodge in Campra, while the unspoilt natural setting makes it worth a visit all year round.
Discover the story of Tauf Khamitov, athlete, coach and KVplus founder who spent half his life in Russia and half in Ticino, where he feels at home. Born in Omsk, in south-western Siberia, he has always loved sport. He set up his business over 20 years ago, never thinking that he would end up supplying ski poles to the likes of Dario Cologna.
As a young man he was involved in sport alongside his studies, while as an adult it took him from competition to competition, ultimately bringing him to Campra, where he took part in a Continental Cup in 1992. He returned again the following year, when it also brought him love; it was in Campra that the Siberian athlete met Valentina, whom he went on to marry. The rest is history... as they say...
From Siberia for love: https://www.ticino.ch/inspirations/stories
No comments:
Post a Comment