Nitto ATP Finals, 'Tennis and Friends-Health and Sport' returns

After the success of the September edition at Parco del Valentino - with over 32,000 free screenings and 75,000 overall attendance - and the Main edition in Rome at the Foro Italico last October - 70,000 screenings and 200,000 visitors - Tennis G Friends - Salute e Sport, the event that combines prevention, solidarity and sporting passion, returns to the heart of Turin. In total, considering all the stages of the national "tour" of Tennis G Friends health and sport in the last 15 years of activity, over 2 million citizens have participated in the event, for more than 521,000 free check-ups.

"Being the Official Charity of the Nitto ATP Finals in Turin represents for us an extraordinary honor and a unique opportunity to bring our health prevention model onto an international stage - states Giorgio Meneschincheri, president of Tennis and friends - Health and sport - Ours is an innovative format on the global scene that combines sport and health in an original way, and is already arousing great interest from abroad. The link between tennis and prevention is not accidental: scientific research shows that tennis can increase life expectancy by up to 9.7 years and playing tennis three hours a week can reduce the risk of heart disease by over 50%. Prevention, early diagnosis and an active lifestyle such as that promoted by tennis have a positive impact on longevity and represent fundamental tools for cardiovascular health. These data confirm that the sport-prevention combination is a winning one for everyone's well-being".

From Saturday 14 to Sunday 22 November, during the Nitto ATP Finals, the Fan Village will host the Health Area promoted by Tennis and Friends, coordinated by the ASL City of Turin, where specialists from the main Piedmontese healthcare facilities will offer free medical visits without reservations to promote the culture of prevention and correct lifestyles.

"Every time Tennis G Friends meets our world, something special is born - says Angelo Binaghi, president of Fitp - The return of Tennis and Friends to the Fan Village of the Nitto ATP Finals, for the sixth consecutive year, confirms the value of a collaboration in which we deeply believe. The numbers achieved in these 15 years, with over 2 million people involved and more than 521,000 free check-ups, demonstrate the importance of a project that puts people's health and well-being at the centre. Furthermore, this year, the possibility for children to carry out free sports medicine visits and obtain the certificate for non-competitive activity represents a concrete service for families and a further contribution to the promotion of sport and correct lifestyles among the youngest".

Tennis and Friends confirms its mission: bringing health closer to people, through the universal language of sport. Having exceeded 15 years of activity, the event is renewed within the most prestigious international tennis event, offering an experience that intertwines well-being, sociality and scientific dissemination.

The event is held in collaboration with the Ministry of Health, the Minister for Sport and Youth, the Italian Tennis and Padel Federation, the Piedmont Region, the Municipality of Turin and the ASL City of Turin.

The "Tennis and Friends - Health and Sport" project received the patronage of the European Council, the Presidency of the Council of Ministers, the Ministry of Defence, the Ministry of Education and Merit, the Ministry of Tourism, the State Police, the Financial Police, the Defense General Staff, INPS, Sport and Health and CONI, the Italian Red Cross.