# 2026 Italian Artistic Gymnastics Championships > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/2026-italian-artistic-gymnastics-championships > Updated: 2026-08-16T08:51:13.000Z. Sources: 12. Developments: 3. The Italian National Artistic Gymnastics Championships were held in Meda from 24–26 July 2026, serving as a key qualifier for the upcoming European Championships in Zagreb. The competition featured top male and female athletes, including past champions and rising stars such as Giulia Perotti, Asia D’Amato, and Manila Esposito, with coaches and federation officials highlighting growing sponsor support. On the women's side, 17-year-old July Marano of Ginnastica Civitavecchia captured the absolute title with a combined score of 106.700, edging out defending champion Giulia Perotti and Anthea Sisio. Marano’s victory marks the 86th edition of the event, which dates back to 1937, and positions her as a likely selection for the European Championships later in August. Following the national championships, Italian gymnasts saw success at the 2026 European Championships in Zagreb. Elisa Iorio won a silver medal on the uneven bars despite recovering from her third injury, while 16-year-old Giulia Perotti secured a bronze medal on the same apparatus, marking her first major senior medal. In rhythmic gymnastics, Sofia Raffaeli earned a silver medal with the hoop at the 2026 World Championships in Frankfurt, Germany. ## Claims - July Marano won the absolute women's title at the Italian Artistic Gymnastics Championships in Meda. (corroborated by 3 sources) - July Marano's total score was 106.700 points (52.450 first day, 54.250 second day). (corroborated by 3 sources) - July Marano represents the club Ginnastica Civitavecchia. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Giulia Perotti finished second with a total of 105.200 points. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Anthea Sisio placed third with a total of 105.150 points. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The championship is in its 86th edition, originally inaugurated in 1937. (corroborated by 2 sources) - July Marano is 17 years old and will turn 18 on 1 September. (single source) - July Marano is expected to be selected for the European Championships in Zagreb in August. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-16: Italian gymnasts secure multiple medals at European and World championships Italian gymnasts Elisa Iorio and Giulia Perotti won silver and bronze at the Artistic Gymnastics Europeans, while Sofia Raffaeli secured silver with the hoop at the Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italian-gymnasts-secure-multiple-medals-at-european-and-world-championships ### 2026-07-26: July Marano Crowned Italian Artistic Gymnastics Champion July Marano, 17, captured the Italian women's artistic gymnastics title in Meda with a 106.700 total, beating Giulia Perotti and Anthea Sisio, and is likely to compete at the European Championships. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/july-marano-crowned-italian-artistic-gymnastics-champion ### 2026-07-23: Italian Artistic Gymnastics Championships in Meda serve as qualifier for European Games The Italian Artistic Gymnastics Championships in Meda (24‑26 July) featured top male and female athletes, serving as the final qualifier for Italy’s team heading to the European Championships in Zagreb. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italian-artistic-gymnastics-championships-in-meda-serve-as-qualifier-for-european-games --- Cite as: 2026 Italian Artistic Gymnastics Championships. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/2026-italian-artistic-gymnastics-championships