# Coppa degli Assi equestrian competition in Palermo > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/coppa-degli-assi-equestrian-competition-in-palermo > Updated: 2026-10-04T16:48:08.000Z. Sources: 12. Developments: 2. The 41st edition of the Coppa degli Assi equestrian competition took place at the ‘Tommaso Lequio di Assaba’ obstacle course in La Favorita, Palermo. Marking its 50th anniversary, the six-day event featured 42 races and 460 entries from ten nations, including Italy, Belgium, France, Germany, England, Malta, Mauritius, Saudi Arabia, Russia, and the United States. Early competition results included victories by Alessio Merluzzi in the CS1* N. 103 H115 circuit and Manfredi Testaverde in the CS1* N. 104 H125 circuit. The event was expected to generate approximately four million euros in local economic impact. The competition concluded with the Gran Premio Regione Siciliana, a CSI3* event. Organized by the Sicilian Region and the Municipality of Palermo, with support from the Italian Ministry of Sport, Fieracavalli, the Italian Army, and the Italian Equestrian Sports Federation, the ceremony saw Sicilian Regional President Renato Schifani present the award to winner Luca Coata. Schifani, noting the event’s role in promoting Sicily’s international image, addressed the need to improve spectator facilities and announced plans to install temporary shade structures for attendees starting next year. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-04: Palermo hosts 41st Coppa degli Assi equestrian competition Luca Coata won the 41st Coppa degli Assi Grand Prix in Palermo. Sicilian President Renato Schifani attended, pledging to improve spectator facilities at the La Favorita equestrian venue. 10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/palermo-hosts-41st-coppa-degli-assi-equestrian-competition ### 2026-10-02: Coppa degli Assi equestrian competition held in Palermo The 41st Coppa degli Assi equestrian competition is underway in Palermo, featuring 42 races and international competitors from ten nations, with the Gran Premio Regione Siciliana set for Sunday. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/coppa-degli-assi-equestrian-competition-held-in-palermo --- Cite as: Coppa degli Assi equestrian competition in Palermo. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/coppa-degli-assi-equestrian-competition-in-palermo