Rome: Over a month after winning a bronze medal with a Philippine team in the 2026 Southeast Asian Games (SEAG) in Thailand, Fil-Italian Agostino Teofilo Alfieri on Saturday led his Italian hockey team to two victories to reach the finals of the Campionato di Series A2 at Pallatorino in Rome, Italy. The 28-year-old team captain showcased his leadership and scoring skills as HCU Rassemblement- CUS Torino dominated Savona, 6-2, in the quarterfinals and Genoa, 5-2, in the semifinals.
According to Philippines News Agency, Alfieri expressed his satisfaction with the team's performance. "Today, we achieved another victory against Savona and Genoa. This is an important tournament for the team," Alfieri said in an interview. Born in Italy to a Sicilian father, Angelo Alfieri, and a Filipino mother from Pangasinan, Ofelia Andrada, Alfieri has emerged as a key player in the team's recent successes.
Alfieri was quick to credit his teammates for their collective effort in securing the victories. "I'm very proud of my teammates. It's good to play with them because they are my friends, not just teammates. This win is a team effort," he said. As they prepare for the championship round next month, Alfieri's team will have a promotional game in February and another game in Turin.
