Milan province tops 2026 Italian Sportivity Index
The 20th edition of the Sportività Index, compiled by PTS Sport for Il Sole 24 Ore, named Milan the most sport‑active province in Italy for the first time. Milan overtook the long‑time leader Trento by five points, a shift attributed to the boost from the 2026 Milan‑Cortina Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games and related investments in facilities and events. Trento took second place, maintaining its strength in individual and women’s sports, while Bolzano completed the podium in third place.
Other provinces featured prominently: Bologna ranked fourth overall and second in team sports, especially basketball; Lecco led the "Sport and children" category, securing the top score for youth sport participation; Rimini placed 13th nationally, topping the motorsport sub‑ranking; and Napoli was the highest‑ranking province in Campania at 48th. The results highlight regional variations in sport infrastructure, event hosting, and economic impact across Italy.
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Napoli province was the highest‑ranking province in Campania, at 48th nationally. (PTS Sport / Il Sole 24 Ore)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Lecco province was first in the 'Sport and children' category of the 2026 index. (PTS Sport / Il Sole 24 Ore)
- [● 6 SOURCES] Milan province was ranked first in the 2026 Sportività Index. (PTS Sport / Il Sole 24 Ore)
- [● 4 SOURCES] The rankings were strongly influenced by the 2026 Milan‑Cortina Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games. (Various news reports citing the index methodology)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Rimini province placed 13th overall and topped the motorsport sub‑ranking. (PTS Sport / Il Sole 24 Ore)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Bolzano province ranked third in the 2026 Sportività Index. (PTS Sport / Il Sole 24 Ore)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Bologna province ranked fourth in the 2026 Sportività Index. (PTS Sport / Il Sole 24 Ore)
- [● 4 SOURCES] Trento province ranked second in the 2026 Sportività Index. (PTS Sport / Il Sole 24 Ore)