Simone Vanni receives Silver Gonfalone in Pisa

Simone Vanni, the technical commissioner of the Italian national foil fencing team, has been awarded the Gonfalone d’argento, the highest honor of the Tuscan Legislative Assembly. The ceremony took place in Pisa at the Pisascherma gym, where Vanni trained as an athlete and currently serves as a master.

Antonio Mazzeo, Vice President of the Regional Council, presented the award in recognition of Vanni’s achievements, including leading both the men’s and women’s teams to European titles this past June. Vanni, an Olympic gold medalist from 2004, was also recognized for his contributions to sport as a social value. The event was attended by local officials, including the Mayor of Pisa, Michele Conti, and the president of Pisascherma, Giovanni Calabrò.