Riccione hosts AERE Trampoline event with 29 participating nations

The second edition of the AERE Trampoline competition has concluded in Riccione, Italy, drawing athletes and delegations from 29 countries across five continents. Held at the Playhall from September 30 to October 4, the event featured both the AERE Cup and a World Cup stage.

Italian athletes achieved notable success, securing ten medals in the AERE Cup, including one gold, three silvers, and six bronzes. In the World Cup, Italian synchronized male pair Samuele Patisso Colonna and Marco Lavino finished fourth, narrowly missing the podium. The event also featured prominent international competitors, including Paris 2024 Olympic medalists Wang Zisai, Yan Langyu, and Sophiane Méthot.

Organizers have expressed ambitions to host a qualifying event for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games in 2027. Local officials noted the event's positive impact on the community and its ability to engage schools and local sports clubs through initiatives like ‘Aere for Education’.