Athletes compete in Italian Olympic Class Sailing Championships in Naples

The 2026 Italian Olympic Class Sailing Championships (CICO) took place in Naples, featuring various competitive classes under challenging weather conditions.

Athletes from Fraglia Vela Riva achieved significant success, including Antonio Pascali winning the Under 21 title in the ILCA 7 class. In the ILCA 6 category, Lorenzo Ghirotti secured first place, followed by teammates Claudio Crocco in second and Giovanni Bedoni in third. Other notable performances included Sofia Gisele Bertotti, who finished twelfth in her ILCA 6 debut, and Alex Demurtas, who placed sixth in the 49er class.

In the paralympic classes, Giancarlo Mariani of the Liberi nel Vento team earned a bronze medal in the 2.4mR class. The Liberi nel Vento team also saw Romolo Rossano and Lorenzo Cerretani finish sixth in the Hansa 303 doubles event.