Italian athletes set goals for upcoming competitions

Sprinter Filippo Tortu has announced his goal to run under 20 seconds in the 200 meters by 2027, specifically targeting a time of 19.98 seconds. This target aims to make him the second Italian to break the 20-second barrier, following Pietro Mennea. Tortu's recent season has been hampered by physical issues, resulting in times such as 20.64 in Foligno and 20.68 in Eisenstadt.

In handball, the Italian national team begins its qualification path for the 2028 European Championship. The team is scheduled to face Slovakia in Conversano on November 5, followed by a match against Belgium on November 7. Success in this group, which also includes Germany, is considered essential for securing a spot in the tournament to be hosted by Portugal, Spain, and Switzerland.