Boxing and fitness, the intercultural gym opens in the Scrovegni gallery: on Thursdays for Muslim women only

Yemen Guitni is certainly not a new name for those who follow fighting sports. In Padua since he was a child, he went through different disciplines, becoming, once his competitive career was over, a teacher of boxing, muay thai and self-defense. A few weeks ago, together with their partner Sajid Muhammad, they opened a new gym in the Scrovegni gallery, nearby via Gozzi.

The location of the gym, at number 1/A, had been empty for more than six years and the work to make it what it is now was very important, also from an economic point of view. The support provided by the real estate group Re, from which the reporter Fratelli d’Italia, Silvia Carpanese, who also sees the investment from a social profile, was a decisive factor. A way to recover a forgotten place and also give an opportunity to the many who want to get closer to sports according to what may be the needs and abilities of many students or citizens from foreign origins.

In this regard, the gym provides, once a week, an hourly space dedicated only to women who want to exercise alone, on Thursday mornings. It certainly makes us think of the extent of the controversy raised by a similar campaign, regarding a municipal swimming pool in the Florence areaAnd. Political pandemonium broke out there, fueled by the right centre. Here, however, there is a reporter from the same political field who gives a substantial hand to ensure that this type of opportunity is given, aware that giving an opportunity, sport is not play in this case, harming the freedom of anyone. The sports councilor of the Municipality of Padua, Diego Bonavina, spoke at the inauguration, which took place a few days ago.

As for all other days, the gym is open to everyone from 11am to 11pm. It is aimed at those who want to practice or learn combat sports, but it is also equipped for those who just want to do weights or use standard gym equipment. However, in the case of martial arts and self-defense, boxing or the other subjects taught here by experienced and experienced technicians, the special equipment for this type of training is the jewel in the gym’s cap.