“Dear Hockey Friends,

as President of the Organizing Committee and on behalf of the H.C. Pistoia, I am honored and extremely happy to welcome such an international group of Friends of Hockey to the “Heart of Italy”: Pistoia is famous all over the world for its city of art of Roman origin. Pistoia is home to an infinite series of cloisters, churches and historic buildings that were born and developed over the centuries. It is the ideal destination for those who want to do slow but quality tourism, immersing themselves in a fairly small historic center that can satisfy every need. With a rich network of libraries, Pistoia is also the city of the three walls, still visible today and with a specific route that makes them known to tourists, just as the network of museums is dense and developed.

Again, to all of you, our warmest welcome to Pistoia and its Province, land of Art, History, Sea, Hills, Gastronomy and Tradition!”

Riccardo Fedi, Organizing Committee President