Montesilvano to host major international martial arts events in October

Montesilvano will host two major international martial arts events in October, attracting over 900 participants and technicians from various countries.

From October 9 to 11, the PalaRoma will host the World Shuaijiao Games 2026. This marks the first time this international tournament dedicated to the ancient Chinese martial art of Shuaijiao will be held outside of China. Approximately 250 athletes and 50 officials from 27 nations, including China, the United States, Germany, Brazil, and the United Kingdom, are expected to attend. The schedule includes youth competitions on Friday, adult competitions on Saturday, and an official opening ceremony followed by final matches and awards on Sunday.

From October 16 to 18, the Pala Dean Martin will host the 12th edition of the ACSI National Martial Arts Stage. This event will involve over 700 participants from Italy and several foreign countries, such as France, Sweden, Denmark, Morocco, Germany, Spain, England, and Ivory Coast. The event will feature approximately 20 different martial arts disciplines across 1,500 square meters of tatami, with specific areas dedicated to youth activities.