Italian swimmer Tarantino proposes on TV. But...it's Euro Fantasy Aquatics
There are those who play Fantasy football, those who play Fantasy Formula 1 (like the Italian swimming champion Gregorio Paltrinieri) and those who, these days, do not miss a second of 'Fantaeuropeo' (Â Euro Fantasy Aquatics), the game created by the Italian Swimming Federation (FIN) for Roma 2022. In short, it consists of buying athletes, composing teams and trying to win the championship: anyone can sign up by registering to the FIN's website. The money for the purchases? They are imaginary coins called 'Rosolini' dedicated to Massimiliano Rosolino, former Olympic champion and ambassador of the European championships.
The money for the purchases? They are imaginary coins called 'Rosolini' dedicated to Massimiliano Rosolino, former Olympic champion and ambassador of the European championships. In every interview or even in every free moment, Italian swimmers do or say something to get points. And if something negative happens, you lose points, i.e. penalties. Some examples? Among the biggest bonuses is the athlete receiving a greeting from his or her favourite (e.g., the women's 800m freestyle European champion The money for the purchases? They are imaginary coins called 'Rosolini' dedicated to Massimiliano Rosolino, former Olympic champion and ambassador of the European championships. In every interview or even in every free moment, Italian swimmers do or say something to get points. And if something negative happens, you lose points, i.e. penalties. Some examples? Among the biggest bonuses is the athlete receiving a greeting from his or her favourite (e.g., the women's 800m freestyle European champion Simona Quadarella, greeted by the captain of As Roma football club Lorenzo Pellegrini), or entering the water with floaties. You could lose points for a disqualification or a belly flop dive. Simona Quadarella, greeted by the captain of As Roma football club Lorenzo Pellegrini), or entering the water with floaties. You could lose points for a disqualification or a belly flop dive.Â
At Roma 2022, to get more points, there was a marriage proposal from Italian swimmer Chiara Tarantino, who will turn 19 years old tomorrow 14 August: after the women's 100m freestyle, she asked 'Lollo' to marry her. Lollo is swimmer Lorenzo Mora (24). Big love live on TV? No, it's the 'Fantaeuropeo'.  And finally, there is also a blessed bonus: naming Pope Francis. It helps at the  Euro Fantasy Aquatics and, perhaps, also in the pool.
