Italian sports update: Paralympic achievements and regional competitions

Various sporting events and achievements have been reported across Italy, with a strong focus on paralympic competitions and regional athletic milestones.

In Jesolo, the Italian Paralympic Foosball Federation (FPICB) concluded its 2026 championships. Key winners included the Siamo Noi team from ASD Abruzzo Multisport in the team category, and Francesco Perin and Vito Loris Bonaldo of ASD La Barena in the ITSF doubles. Roberto Silvestro of POLHA Varese secured double gold in the TS1 individual categories.

In the realm of boccia, ASD Lupus Lecce achieved significant success at the Italian Absolute Championships in Padova, with Marco Epifani winning gold in the BC5 category and Giuseppe Rollo earning bronze in BC1.

Additionally, the paralympic club Briantea84 is preparing for a major challenge: a 3.5-kilometer swim across the Strait of Messina involving seven athletes as part of the ‘Oltre la piscina’ project.

Other notable updates include the conclusion of the Starlight Valmadrera summer minibasket day camp and the announcement of the ‘Un Mare di Bici’ cycling series in Jesolo, scheduled from September 20 to October 18, 2026.