Italian beach sports celebrate seasonal awards and championship victories

The Fantini Club in Cervia will host the second edition of the Beach Volley Oscars on October 2, 2026. The event aims to honor athletes and figures who distinguished themselves during the 2026 season, marking the conclusion of the Italian beach volleyball summer. Award categories include Female and Male Athlete of the Year, Rookie of the Year, Referee of the Year, Supervisor of the Year, Coach of the Year, and the Italian Champion Club.

In beach bocce, Francesco Rotondi has secured his fourth consecutive individual Italian Championship title. Competing at the national finals in Carbonera, Treviso, Rotondi was joined on the podium by his father, Angelo Rotondi, who took third place. The achievements highlight the success of the Bocciofila Cattolica, which has earned seven Italian titles in recent seasons.